Description
A comforting dish combining crispy Cajun shrimp with creamy grits, perfect for summer family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound peeled and deveined medium to large shrimp
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 4 cups water or broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped for garnish
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil.
- Gradually whisk in the grits, stirring to avoid lumps. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until thick and creamy (5-7 minutes for quick-cooking).
- Add butter and cream to the grits and stir well.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning, then add them to the skillet in a single layer.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and golden.
- Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp before serving.
- Assemble bowls with grits, topped with shrimp and garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a lighter dish, substitute heavy cream with vegetable broth. Adjust the Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Crispy Cajun Shrimp, Grits, Southern Recipe, Family Dinner, Comfort Food, Cajun Cuisine