Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Cajun shrimp and grits is a delightful Southern dish bursting with flavor! Picture succulent shrimp seasoned to perfection and paired with the creamy, buttery goodness of grits.
Ingredients
For the Grits:
- 3 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
For the Shrimp:
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ red onion diced
- 4 strips smoked bacon chopped
- 3 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 ½ tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ lbs shrimp peeled and deveined, tail off
- Parsley to garnish
Directions
For the grits:
- In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Be sure to add in 2-3 tbsp of salt to the water. Stir in 1 cup of yellow cornmeal to the boiling water, add cup of milk and stir. Turn heat to low and cover for 15-20 minutes until the grits have thickened.
For the shrimp:
- If using cooked bacon, add olive oil to the pan along with red bell pepper and onion. Saute for 3-5 minutes until translucent. Next, add in the bacon and garlic, allow to heat for 1-2 minutes. Next, in a medium sized bowl, add shrimp, olive oil, cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. To the skillet, add in your shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through.
- If you are not using cooked bacon and need to cook the bacon, be sure to do that step first. Then remove the bacon, allow to cool and chop. Use the oil from the bacon to saute the onion and pepper. Then proceed with the directions.
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Nutrition
Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 28gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 169mgPotassium: 593mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2141IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 2mg
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