Description
A rich, savory recipe for classic Southern shrimp and grits featuring creamy cheddar grits and spicy andouille sausage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the grits: Bring water or broth and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick.
- While grits cook, prepare the shrimp mixture: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add andouille sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Add onion to the skillet and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits. Return the sausage to the skillet.
- Finish the grits: Stir heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and butter into the cooked grits until smooth and melted.
- Serve immediately: Spoon creamy grits onto plates. Top generously with the Cajun shrimp and sausage mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For make ahead grits, cook them slightly thinner than desired and store covered in the refrigerator. Reheat slowly on the stovetop, adding extra liquid (milk or broth) until smooth.
- If you prefer less spice, reduce the amount of Cajun seasoning used.
- This dish works well as a savory brunch idea or a quick weeknight seafood dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern/Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 310