Description
Shrimp and grits is a classic Southern dish that beautifully combines creamy, buttery grits with succulent shrimp in a flavorful Cajun sauce. This comforting meal is perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, offering a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will captivate your palate. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, you can recreate this beloved dish at home and enjoy the warmth of Southern hospitality.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the grits: Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in the grits, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare the shrimp: In another pan, melt butter over medium heat. Saut? onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook for about one minute.
- Season: Add shrimp to the pan along with Cajun seasoning. Cook until shrimp are pink, about 3-5 minutes.
- Combine: Stir additional butter into the cooked grits along with salt and pepper. Serve grits topped with the shrimp mixture.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg