Louisiana Style Shrimp Grits

Name: Louisiana Style Shrimp Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Louisiana Creole
Ingredients: 1 cup stone-ground grits; 4 cups water; 1 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup scallions, sliced; ½ cup chicken or seafood stock; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; Fresh parsley, chopped; Hot sauce

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Spicy shrimp with creamy buttery grits, a Southern classic full of bold Louisiana flavors.

45 min

cook 30 min

Louisiana Creole

4.7 (89)

Ingredients

Instructions

Bring water, milk, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in grits, reduce heat to low, and cook stirring frequently until thick and creamy, about 20-25 minutes. Stir in butter, cheddar cheese, and black pepper. Keep warm.
Pat shrimp dry and toss thoroughly with Cajun seasoning coating evenly.
Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and half the scallions, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add seasoned shrimp, smoked paprika, and cayenne to the skillet. Cook until shrimp start to turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour in stock and lemon juice, simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce slightly thickens and shrimp are cooked through. Stir in remaining tablespoon butter for a glossy finish.
Spoon creamy grits into bowls. Top with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with reserved scallions, parsley, and hot sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 480 calories