Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large raw, peeled and deveined shrimp; 10 oz Andouille Sausage; 1 large Green Bell Pepper; 1 medium onion; 1 jalapeno pepper (de-seeded); 4 cup Grits; 8 cup water; 1 cup milk; 3/4 packages cream cheese; 2 cup cheddar cheese; 1/2 stick butter or margarine; 2 tbsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp Garlic powder; 1 box Tony's Creole Base (etouffe' mix)

Servings: persons

12 large raw, peeled and deveined shrimp
10 oz Andouille Sausage
1 large Green Bell Pepper
1 medium onion
1 jalapeno pepper (de-seeded)
4 cup Grits
8 cup water
1 cup milk
3/4 packages cream cheese
2 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 stick butter or margarine
2 tbsp Black pepper
2 tbsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp Garlic powder
1 box Tony's Creole Base (etouffe' mix)

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In a large stockpot bring grits and water to boil.
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Then turn to simmer
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Slice peppers and remove seeds.
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Then slice onion.
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Preheat skillet to medium high heat and add 2tbsp of olive oil
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Saute peppers and onion for 5-7 min.
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Then set them aside in a bowl.
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Add one tbsp of butter to preheated skillet and add shrimp and sliced sausage.
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Stirring as needed until shrimp is cooked through.
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Set aside in bowl.
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Prepare creole (etouffe') mix in skillet according to directions.
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Add a cup or so of the cream cheese to mix and the cup of milk
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Bring to light boil then add shrimp, sausage, peppers, and onions.
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Reduce heat to simmer.
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Add cayenne, garlic powder, and hot sauce if desired
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Once grits are done.
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Add as much butter as desired, cheddar cheese, and some of the cream cheese
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Then add the salt and black pepper ( consider paprika too) to the grits
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Once creole base has reached desired consistency remove from heat.
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Plate the grits and pour creole base over the top.
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Enjoy!
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And please post pictures!
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large raw, peeled and deveined shrimp, 10 oz Andouille Sausage, 1 large Green Bell Pepper, 1 medium onion, and more.

Yes, 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.

Shrimp and Grits

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