Cajun Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage
Cajun Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage is a vibrant, soul-warming dish that transports you straight to Louisiana. This comforting meal features succulent shrimp simmered in a spicy, creamy sauce, served atop rich and creamy stone-ground grits. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe combines ease of preparation with bold flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the grits; reduce heat to low and cook for about 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the sliced Andouille sausage until browned (about 5 minutes). Add shrimp seasoned with Cajun seasoning and cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add heavy cream and lemon juice; simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine cooked grits with chopped green onions before plating. Serve the shrimp mixture over the grits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: - For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream or omit sausage entirely. - To customize spice levels, adjust Cajun seasoning or add diced jalapeños. - To keep grits creamy when reheating leftovers, add a splash of water.