Description
Cajun Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage is a flavorful dish that embodies the spirit of Louisiana cuisine. Tender shrimp paired with smoky sausage, all served atop creamy, buttery grits, create a culinary experience that warms the heart. Perfect for brunch or dinner, this recipe is quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests. Gather around the table and enjoy this deliciously comforting meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup stone-ground corn grits
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in corn grits until smooth. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in butter until creamy.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté Andouille sausage until browned and crispy (5–7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and shrimp to the skillet with sausage. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (3–4 minutes). Stir in Cajun seasoning and lemon juice.
- Spoon the shrimp mixture over creamy grits, garnish with green onions and additional paprika if desired.
- Plate generously or serve family-style from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your dish by adding vegetables like bell peppers or using different proteins such as chicken or crawfish. For extra flavor, consider marinating shrimp in Cajun seasoning before cooking.