Description
Experience the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with this quick and satisfying dish featuring succulent shrimp over creamy grits—ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quick-cooking corn grits
- 4 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth (or water) to a boil in a saucepan.
- Stir in grits and salt, reduce heat, and cook according to package instructions until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Fold in chopped green onions and butter before serving.
- While the grits are cooking, season shrimp generously with Cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter until bubbly.
- Add shrimp and sauté until pink (about 3 minutes per side).
- Stir in minced garlic just as shrimp finish cooking.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir gently for a rich sauce.
- Spoon creamy grits into bowls.
- Top with sautéed shrimp and drizzle with any leftover sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using broth instead of water when cooking the grits. - Customize your dish by adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. - Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for an extra kick.