CHEESY CAJUN SHRIMP AND GRITS
I was born and raised in the South. A few years ago I moved to Pennsylvania, where good Southern comfort food was hard to find. So I created these creamy, smoky Cajun shrimp and grits to remind me of home. -Kailey Thompson, Palm Bay, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and butter until melted; keep warm., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir shrimp in bacon drippings until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in Cajun seasoning and parsley., Divide grits among 8 serving bowls; top with shrimp mixture and the bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Fat 34g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 215mg cholesterol, Sodium 968mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
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Bright Amoah
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.
Irfan Asim
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. I love the combination of shrimp and grits. The cheesy sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
motreangelo Blakely
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for when you need a quick and easy meal.
WONDERS JUST OKUYAMBA GUBA MUTIMA
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting and it will definitely fill you up.
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[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add different vegetables or proteins to change it up.
Abinash Mahato
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
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[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I got several requests for the recipe.
Favour Enitan
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that I can use frozen shrimp and grits to make it a quick and easy meal.
PRINCE YASIN ARAFAT
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a crowd-pleaser and everyone always asks for the recipe.
Smart Ab
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. I love the combination of shrimp and grits. The cheesy sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
Mbandayevi Pinehas
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors were amazing and the dish was easy to make.
Lesley Martinez
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.