Shrimp And Andouille Grits Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Andouille Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 cup grits/cornmeal; 1 tablespoon oil; 1/2 pound andouille sausage, cit into small pieces; 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deviened; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 onion, diced; 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped; 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tomato, diced; salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 3 green onions, sliced; 1 handful parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoon butter; 1 cup cheddar, grated; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1 cup grits/cornmeal
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 pound andouille sausage, cit into small pieces
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deviened
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 cup chicken broth
1 tomato, diced
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 green onions, sliced
1 handful parsley, chopped
2 tablespoon butter
1 cup cheddar, grated
salt and pepper to taste

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1.Bring the water to a boil, stir in the grits, reduce the heat and simmer until tender.
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2.Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
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3.Add the sausage and sear, about 3 minutes and set aside.
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4.Toss the shrimp in the cajun seasoning, add the shrimp to the pan and cook, about 2-3 minutes and set aside.
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5.Heat the oil in the pan, add the onions, peppers and celery and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
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6.Add the garlic, thyme and cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
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7.Add the broth and tomato and simmer to reduce a bit, about 5 minutes.
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8.Add the sausage and shrimp, season with salt and pepper, mix in the cream, green onions and parsley and remove from heat.
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9.Mic the butter and cheddar into the grits and remove from heat.
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10.Serve the shrimp over the grits.

560

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1 cup grits/cornmeal, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 pound andouille sausage, cit into small pieces, and more.

Yes, Shrimp And Andouille 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.

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Shrimp And Andouille Grits

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