Cajun-Style Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Name: Cajun-Style Shrimp And Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 ounces tasso ham, minced (1/2 cup); 1 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 36 medium shrimp, peeled (about 1 1/4 pounds); 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 2 1/4 cups water, divided; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 cup fat-free milk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits; 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup); 1/2 cup sliced green onions

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ounces tasso ham, minced (1/2 cup)
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
36 medium shrimp, peeled (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
2 1/4 cups water, divided
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup sliced green onions

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tasso; saute 2 minutes or until edges are golden. Add onion; saute 2 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add shrimp to pan, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, and cook 3 minutes, turning once. Add 1/4 cup water, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Remove from heat; add butter, stirring to melt. Cover and keep warm.
2
Bring milk, salt, and 2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat. Gradually add grits, and cook until thick and bubbly (about 5 minutes), stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove grits from heat; add cheese, stirring with a whisk until cheese melts.
3
Spoon grits evenly onto 6 plates. Top evenly with shrimp, ham mixture, and green onions.

1019

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

187

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 ounces tasso ham, minced (1/2 cup), 1 cup chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Cajun-Style Shrimp And Grits falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun-Style Shrimp And Grits

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