Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups milk; 1 cup yellow corn grits; 1 teaspoon white pepper; ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (plus extra for garnish); 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled; 1 lb Cajun-style sausage, sliced thin (mild); 12 onion; 12 green bell pepper; 1 garlic clove; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup milk; ½ cup water; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 12 sherry wine; 3 ounces tomato paste; pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning; ½ cup parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon flour

Servings: persons

4 cups milk
1 cup yellow corn grits
1 teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon cajun seasoning
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (plus extra for garnish)
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled
1 lb Cajun-style sausage, sliced thin (mild)
12 onion
12 green bell pepper
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
½ cup water
1 chicken bouillon cube
12 sherry wine
3 ounces tomato paste
pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon cajun seasoning
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon flour

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For grits: In a medium saucepan, put 4 cups of milk to boil.
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(While waiting for milk to boil, begin sauce).
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When milk boils, add grits.
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Stir and reduce heat to low and cover.
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After 10 minutes stir in cheese, seasoning and pepper.
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Stir frequently and keep warm.
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If grits get too thick add more milk.
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For Sauce:.In a food processor, finely chop onion, garlic and bell pepper.
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Melt butter and add onion mixture and sausage.
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Cook until sausage is done.
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Add shrimp, cook until shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes.
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Remove shrimp.
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(Doesnt have to be exact, may get some sausage too) Just dont leave shrimp to overcook!
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Add milk, water, tomato paste, pepper, Cajun spices, and bullion.
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Bring to a boil and make sure bullion is dissolved.
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Stir in sherry and, parsley, Parmesan cheese.
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Sprinkle in flour while whisking sauce until a thickened.
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( Not too thick though, the grits will absorb some).
19
Add shrimp back in and stir until shrimp are warm.
20
Spoon sauce over grits and sprinkle with extra cheese.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups milk, 1 cup yellow corn grits, 1 teaspoon white pepper, ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning, 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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