American Cajun Shrimp and Grits

Name: American Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup stone-ground grits; 4 cups water; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined); 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion (chopped); 1 medium bell pepper (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4 cup chicken broth (low sodium); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

StandardAmericanDinnerComfort FoodFamily-FriendlySavory

⏱️ 15m PREP

🔥 30m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 450 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A savory and spicy dish combining succulent shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices over creamy, buttery grits, perfect for a comforting meal.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

28.0g 30%

Fat

22.0g 24%

Carbs

42.0g 46%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

40% DV

Supports immune function

🔺 Calcium

25% DV

Essential for bone health

☀️ Vitamin A

30% DV

Important for vision and immune health

🔺 Iron

15% DV

Crucial for blood production

💧 Omega-3

10% DV

Beneficial for heart health

Ingredients

Grits

1 cup stone-ground grits
4 cups water
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Cajun Shrimp

1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion chopped
1 medium bell pepper chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup chicken broth low sodium
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

1 In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits and reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
2 Stir in the cheddar cheese, butter, salt, and black pepper into the grits until the cheese has melted and the mixture is creamy. Keep warm.
3 In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning until well coated.
4 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5 Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
6 Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.
7 Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, and cook for an additional 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
8 Serve the shrimp over a bed of grits, drizzling the pan sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.