Cajun Shrimp And Grits Recipe
This Cajun Shrimp And Grits Recipe is rich, creamy, and full of bold flavor. It comes from Southern comfort cooking. This dish mixes soft grits with juicy shrimp. Cajun spices add warmth without being too spicy.
Ingredients
- Raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- Quick-cooking grits
- Chicken broth
- Milk
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Garlic cloves
- Cajun seasoning
- Paprika
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Lemon juice
- Cheddar cheese shredded
- Fresh parsley or green onions
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Instructions
Boil the Liquid
- Add chicken broth and milk to a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Cook the Grits
- Slowly stir grits into boiling liquid. Reduce heat. Cook while stirring until thick and creamy.
- Add Cheese and Butter
- Stir butter and cheddar cheese into grits. Mix until smooth. Season lightly with salt.
Keep Grits Warm
- Lower heat and cover the pot. Stir sometimes to keep grits creamy and soft.
Season the Shrimp
- Place shrimp in a bowl. Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, pepper, and salt. Toss gently to coat.
Heat the Skillet
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Use medium-high heat for best shrimp sear.
Cook the Shrimp
- Add shrimp to hot skillet. Cook one to two minutes per side until pink.
Add Garlic and Lemon
- Add garlic to shrimp. Stir quickly. Splash lemon juice. Cook thirty seconds more.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste shrimp and grits. Adjust salt or spice if needed before serving.
Assemble the Dish
- Spoon grits into bowls. Top with shrimp. Pour pan sauce over everything.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle parsley or green onions on top. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use stone-ground grits for deeper flavor.
- Add cream instead of milk for richer grits.
- Use smoked sausage with shrimp for variety.
- Add cayenne for extra heat.
- Use shrimp stock instead of broth.
- Swap cheddar with parmesan or gouda.