Cajun Shrimp and Grits
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp in a spicy Cajun sauce served over cheesy grits.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Shrimp and Sauce
- 0.5 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Cheesy Grits
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the grits: In a medium saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender and creamy, about 20-25 minutes.
- While the grits are cooking, prepare the shrimp sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until shrimp are heated through.
- Once the grits are tender, stir in the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Serve the Cajun shrimp and sauce over the cheesy grits. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch more cayenne pepper. You can also add some diced bell peppers and onions to sauté with the shrimp for added flavor and texture.