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Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits

Savory Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits You'll Crave Again

This Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits recipe combines creamy grits with flavorful shrimp for a comforting Southern dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grits
  • 1 cup stone-ground grits or quick-cooking grits
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese or Gruyère
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
  • 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
For the Shrimp and Gravy
  • 8 ounces andouille sausage or turkey sausage
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons green onions finely chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Large Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of water and 2 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a rolling boil. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of stone-ground grits.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy. In the final minutes, stir in 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add one chopped onion, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 chopped bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add 8 ounces of sliced andouille sausage and cook for another 5-7 minutes until browned.
  5. Add 1 pound of large shrimp and season with 1 tablespoon of Cajun or Creole seasoning and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  6. Remove from heat and serve grits into bowls, spoon shrimp and sausage gravy over the top, and garnish with green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use stone-ground grits for the best texture and flavor. Cook low and slow for creamy, smooth grits. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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