4.5 from 6 votes
Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Grits
Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Grits are the perfect savory dish that you will want on your table. Best part is, it's easy and will make any busy week night delicious.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 531 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Cajun
Ingredients
- 8 ounces chopped uncooked bacon
- 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic cloves
Grits
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup quick grits
Instructions
- Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat and add 8 ounces chopped uncooked bacon. Cook until desired crispness, about 4-6 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Without draining the bacon fat, add 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, and 3 teaspoons minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp is no longer pink.
Cup of Yum
Grits
- Prepare the grits by adding 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon salt to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly stir in 1 cup quick grits. Continue to stir for about 5 minutes until the grits become thick and bubbly.
- Remove the grits from the heat. Dish the grits into bowls or onto plates and top with the cajun garlic shrimp before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
531kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
235mg
(78%)
Sodium
1123mg
(47%)
Potassium
607mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1069IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 531
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 531kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 235mg | 78% |
| Sodium | 1123mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1069IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.