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Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Cajun Shrimp and Grits is a simple recipe with buttery homemade grits topped with spicy seasoned shrimp on top.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 479 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Grits Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup stone ground grits
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cajun Shrimp Ingredients:
- 16 ounces large or medium shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Louisiana hot sauce
- 1 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
Instructions
Grits Directions:
- In a pot over medium heat, add milk, chicken broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, then slowly whisk in the grits and minced garlic.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes, whisking frequently. If grits begin to stick to pan, reduce heat. If it gets too thick, add a few splashes of milk until it's creamy again.
- Stir in the butter and pepper.
- Cover and remove from heat.
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Cajun Shrimp Directions:
- In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with the cajun seasoning.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the hot sauce.
- Distribute the shrimp over the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat.
- Spoon grits into a bowl, then top with shrimp and any remaining butter in pan.
- Top with sliced green onions as a garnish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
479kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
245mg
(82%)
Sodium
1130mg
(47%)
Potassium
593mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1061IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
241mg
(24%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 245mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 1130mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 593mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1061IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 241mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.