Description
Cajun Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy grits with spicy, succulent shrimp and smoky sausage. This Southern classic is bursting with flavor and sure to impress your guests at any gathering. Perfect for brunch or dinner, this dish is incredibly easy to prepare, making it ideal for both experienced cooks and beginners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (deveined)
- 8 oz Andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1 cup stone-ground corn grits
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 green onions (sliced for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the grits: Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot over medium heat. Whisk in the grits, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Incorporate cheese and butter: Reduce heat and stir in butter and cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté sausage: In a skillet, cook sliced Andouille sausage over medium-high heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Then add shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices, cooking until shrimp turn pink (about 5 minutes).
- Combine: Spoon creamy grits into bowls and top generously with the shrimp mixture and its juices.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions over each serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg