Description
Indulge in these quick and flavorful Cajun shrimp and grits bowls, where creamy grits meet perfectly seasoned shrimp for a comfort food delight in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Stir in the grits and reduce heat to low. Cook according to package instructions until creamy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in butter and salt to taste.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet with shrimp; let it simmer gently for about a minute until slightly thickened.
- Once grits are cooked, stir them into the skillet with the shrimp mixture until well combined.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Swap shrimp for chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option. Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for more color and nutrition.