Description
Creole Shrimp & Grits combines succulent shrimp with creamy, flavorful grits for a delightful Southern classic. This dish bursts with spices and fresh ingredients, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, Creole Shrimp & Grits not only satisfies your palate but also impresses guests. Enjoy a taste of New Orleans right at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 4 cups water or broth
- 4 tbsp butter (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the grits: Boil water or broth in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in the grits, reduce heat, and cook until thickened (about 5 minutes). Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and salt to taste.
- Saut? the shrimp: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the remaining butter. Add garlic and saut? for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook until shrimp are pink (about 3 minutes).
- Combine flavors: Add chopped green onions to the skillet during the last minute of cooking.
- Serve: Spoon grits onto plates and top with shrimp mixture and juices from the skillet.
- Garnish: Sprinkle additional green onions on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg