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Cajun New Orleans Shrimp Grits

Cajun New Orleans Shrimp Grits tast
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Cajun New Orleans Shrimp Grits is a savory dish featuring creamy cheddar grits topped with spicy Cajun shrimp and gravy, perfect for a comforting meal.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 250 ml stone-ground grits
  • 1 litre water or chicken broth
  • 100 g shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 28 g butter
  • 60 ml heavy cream or whole milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 450 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 28 g butter
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 410 g diced tomatoes with juices
  • 240 ml chicken or seafood stock
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • 16 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a pot, bring water or chicken broth to a boil and add the stone-ground grits. Stir and reduce heat to low, cooking until thickened.
  2. Stir in cheddar cheese, butter, heavy cream or milk, salt, and black pepper into the grits. Keep warm.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken or seafood stock, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and hot sauce (if using). Bring to a simmer.
  6. In a small bowl, mix flour with a bit of water to create a slurry, then add to the skillet to thicken the sauce.
  7. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through.
  8. Serve the shrimp and gravy over the cheddar grits, garnished with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
  • Feel free to substitute shrimp with other seafood or chicken.
  • Leftover grits can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated with a little added liquid.

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