5 from 9 votes
Cajun Shrimp and Grits with Chorizo
With creamy grits and flavorful spiced chorizo andpeppers, Cajun Shrimp and Grits with Chorizo is a fun and tasty entrée.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
574 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
Grits:
- 2 cups broth chicken, vegetable, or seafood
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup corn grits not instant, quick-cooking
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- salt
- black pepper
Cajun Shrimp with Chorizo:
- 2 Tablespoons bacon drippings (or olive oil), divided
- 1 pounds Shrimp shelled and deveined, large
- 8 ounces chorizo sausage fresh
- 2 red bell pepper coarsely chopped, large
- 1 onion coarsely chopped
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 poblano pepper coarsely chopped (or a couple jalapeno peppers)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Peel & devein shrimp.
- Prepare the grits.
- Combine the broth and half & half in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Whisk in the grits and turn down the heat to a low simmer. Cook, stirring, until the thickened, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in half the cheese. Add salt and pepper as needed.
- Slice the chorizo. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet and cook chorizo until lightly browned. Transfer to bowl and set aside.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in pan. Add the peppers, onion and garlic and sautee until limp. Add the wine and tomato paste, stirring to incorporate any browned bits in the pan. Stir in the shrimp and reserved sliced chorizo. Simmer on low until the shrimp is pink and opaque, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook. Add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve shrimp mixture over warm grits
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Nutrition Information
Calories
574kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
225mg
(75%)
Sodium
1323mg
(55%)
Potassium
605mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
3192IU
(64%)
Vitamin C
116mg
(129%)
Calcium
263mg
(26%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 574
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 574kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 225mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 1323mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 605mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3192IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 116mg | 129% |
| Calcium | 263mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.