Description
Cajun shrimp and grits with Andouille sausage is a vibrant, mouthwatering dish that captures the essence of Southern cuisine. Creamy, buttery grits are paired with succulent shrimp and smoky sausage in a spicy sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish brings warmth and flavor to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits, reduce heat to low, and stir occasionally until thickened (15-20 minutes).
- Stir in butter and heavy cream once grits are creamy; season with salt and Cajun seasoning as desired.
- In a large skillet, cook sliced Andouille sausage over medium heat until browned. Add minced garlic and shrimp; cook until shrimp is pink and opaque (3-5 minutes).
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp mixture, sprinkle additional Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Serve creamy grits in bowls topped with the shrimp and sausage mixture; garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg