Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Get ready for rich, bold flavors with this Cajun shrimp and grits recipe. It's a classic dish that adds Southern spice to your table.
Ingredients
For the Grits:
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
For the Shrimp:
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ red onion diced
- 4 strips smoked bacon chopped (optional)
- 3 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ pounds shrimp peeled and deveined with tail off
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
For the grits:
- In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Be sure to add in 2-3 tbsp of salt to the water.
- Stir in 1 cup of yellow cornmeal to the boiling water.
- Add cup of milk and stir. Turn heat to low and cover for 15-20 minutes until the grits have thickened.
For the shrimp:
- Add olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high. Add red bell pepper and onion. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add in the cooked bacon (if using) and garlic, allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add shrimp, olive oil, cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine
- Add shrimp mixture to the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through.
Notes
If you are not using cooked bacon and need to cook the bacon, be sure to do that step first. Then remove the bacon, allow to cool and chop. Use the oil from the bacon to saute the onion and pepper. Then proceed with the directions.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 45gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 429mgPotassium: 931mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3196IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 219mgIron: 3mg
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large saucepan
- Large skillet
- Medium bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
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