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Cajun Shrimp And Grits With Andouille Sausage

This dish combines spicy Cajun flavors with succulent shrimp and creamy grits, topped with savory Andouille sausage for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grits
  • 1 cup grits preferably stone-ground
  • 4 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Shrimp and Sausage
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces Andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper green bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Grits
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
  2. Add the grits and salt, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Once the grits are thick and creamy, stir in the butter and cheese until melted and smooth.
Cook the Shrimp and Sausage
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the Andouille sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic, and cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
  4. Add the shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper, cooking until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Spoon the creamy grits onto plates, and top with the shrimp and sausage mixture.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of hot sauce or lemon juice before serving.

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