Description
Cajun Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage is a deliciously comforting dish that combines creamy, stone-ground grits with succulent shrimp and spicy sausage. This Southern classic is perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, offering vibrant flavors that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable culinary experience that will have everyone asking for seconds. Get ready to savor every bite of this Cajun delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the grits: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine chicken broth and water (if desired). Bring to a boil and gradually whisk in the grits. Cook for about 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in butter and Parmesan until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the sausage: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook sliced Andouille sausage until browned. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Cook the shrimp: Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning to the skillet; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (about 4–5 minutes).
- Assemble: Serve creamy grits in bowls topped with the shrimp mixture and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg