Description
A warm bowl of creamy, cheesy grits topped with spicy, seared shrimp, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, bring water or chicken broth to a boil. Stir in the grits and cook according to package instructions until creamy. Stir in cheese and butter, then season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning and add to the skillet. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- To serve, place a large scoop of cheesy grits in a bowl, top with the spicy shrimp, and garnish with sliced green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
For a smoky flavor, use a little smoked paprika along with the Cajun seasoning. For a richer base, use chicken broth instead of water when cooking the grits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg