Description
Experience the comforting flavors of Southern cuisine with this quick and easy shrimp and grits dish, featuring creamy grits paired with succulent shrimp and zesty sausage.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces spicy smoked sausage, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Gradually whisk in the grits while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about five minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While the grits cook, heat a drizzle of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about three minutes.
- Toss in minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, approximately three minutes.
- Spoon grits onto plates or into bowls.
- Top generously with the shrimp and sausage mixture from the skillet.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk or half-and-half. Feel free to swap shrimp for scallops or chicken based on your preference. Adding greens like spinach can enhance both flavor and nutrition.