Description
Cajun shrimp and grits with Andouille sausage is a vibrant Southern classic that brings together the perfect harmony of creamy, buttery grits and zesty, smoky shrimp. This dish captures the essence of comfort food with its explosion of flavors and inviting aromas, making it ideal for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz Andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in stone-ground grits, stirring continuously until smooth. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until creamy.
- In a skillet, cook sliced Andouille sausage over medium heat until browned (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet along with Cajun seasoning, cooking until pink (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in butter into the cooked grits until melted and creamy.
- Serve grits topped with the shrimp and sausage mixture, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg