Cajun Shrimp and Grits
This is a basic recipe for shrimp and grits along with suggestions for additional add-ins. This recipe takes 30 minutes to make and is easy to do. This recipe is also gluten free.
Ingredients
- ½-¾ lb. Shrimp (21-25 count) peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Butter unsalted
- 1-2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 4-8 oz Andouille/Bacon/Chorizo/Ham (optional) see below.
- 1 medium Shallot diced
- ½ medium Bell pepper diced
- 2 clove Garlic sliced thin
- 3-4 each Tomatoes diced
- ½ tsp Smoked paprika ground
- ½ medium Lemon
- ½ cup Stone Ground Grits rinsed
- 4 oz Goat cheese
- 2 tbsp Parsley or Chive for garnish
Additional vegetables to add-in
- 4 stalks Asparagus cut
- ¼ cup Corn
- ¼ cup Peas
- ½ cup Zucchini diced
- ½ cup Okra sliced
Additional Meat options
- 4-8 oz Bacon
- 4-8 oz Ham
- 4-8 oz Chorizo Spanish
- 4-8 oz Plant-based sausage
Instructions
Goat cheese grits
- Cook grits according to package. Rinse prior (if needed). When fully cooked add in 1 tbsp of butter and 4 ounces of goat cheese.
Cajun shrimp and grits
- Melt 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimps and sprinkle half of the Cajun seasoning over the shrimp. Turn shrimp over after 3-4 minutes and sprinkle remaining seasoning over top, then cook 3 minutes more. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add additional oil to pan (if needed) and sauté the sausage until cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Then add the shallot, peppers, garlic, tomatoes and any additional vegetables. Add the smoked paprika, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the pan and allow to heat through (2-4 minutes). Then squeeze 1/2 lemon over the pan and garnish with fresh parsley or chives.
- Serve on top of goat cheese grits.
Notes
I recommend only using 1 type of meat along with the shrimps. For pescatarian diet omit the meat or use plant-based sausage.
For Gluten free please make sure the meat product is GF or omit altogether.
CAL 366 CARB 24g FAT 26g PROTEIN 18g FIBER 3g SUGAR 4g
SODIUM 959mg CHOLESTEROL 132mg