Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Flavor-Packed Cajun Shrimp and Grits—a delightful dish that combines creamy, buttery grits with succulent shrimp seasoned to perfection. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough for any meal of the day. With its rich aromas and vibrant presentation, it’s sure to impress your friends and family at gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (deveined)
- 1 cup corn grits (stone-ground preferred)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup green onions (chopped)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in corn grits and stir continuously until smooth.
- Reduce heat after about 5 minutes; stir in 2 tbsp butter, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp seasoned with Cajun seasoning; cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque. Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp as they cook.
- Serve creamy grits topped with spicy shrimp, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg