Description
Cajun Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage is a soulful Southern dish that tantalizes your taste buds with bold spices and creamy textures. Juicy shrimp mingle with smoky sausage atop a bed of rich, stone-ground grits, creating a comforting meal perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. This dish not only delivers an explosion of flavor but also fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that beckons everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun spice blend
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in stone-ground grits. Reduce heat to low and cover.
- After about 15 minutes, stir in heavy cream and butter; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sliced Andouille sausage until browned (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add shrimp and Cajun spice blend; sauté until shrimp are pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Fold the sausage-shrimp mixture into the creamy grits; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve in bowls topped with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 245mg