Shrimp and Grits
A classic Southern dish featuring creamy cheese grits topped with tender sautéed shrimp in a spicy Cajun butter sauce, garnished with green onions and lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 cup stone-ground grits
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in the stone-ground grits.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and creamy, about 15 minutes.
Stir in cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons butter until melted and smooth. Keep warm.
In a large skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning, cooking until shrimp are pink and slightly crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
Spread grits on plates as a base. Arrange shrimp on top.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with a lemon wedge.