Description
Cajun Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage is a Southern classic that brings together succulent shrimp, smoky sausage, and creamy grits for an unforgettable meal. This dish bursts with flavor and aroma, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup fine-ground cornmeal
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the grits: Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in cornmeal until thickened; stir frequently until creamy.
- Add flavor: Reduce heat; mix in heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Simmer while preparing the shrimp.
- Sauté sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook sliced Andouille until browned (5-7 minutes); remove from skillet.
- Cook shrimp: In the same skillet, add garlic and seasoned shrimp. Sauté until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes).
- Combine: Return the sausage to the skillet; mix well for an additional minute.
- Serve: Spoon grits into bowls; top generously with shrimp and sausage mixture. Garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 260mg