Description
Cajun Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage is a soul-warming dish that combines creamy grits with succulent shrimp and flavorful sausage, all enveloped in a rich Cajun sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy brunches, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve a restaurant-quality meal that will delight your guests and bring smiles around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup corn grits
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in corn grits while stirring continuously until smooth.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in butter and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- In a separate skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft; add sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in shrimp along with minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Serve creamy grits in bowls topped with the shrimp and sausage mixture. Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg