Description
A classic Southern dish featuring spicy cajun shrimp served over creamy grits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, bring water to a boil.
- Add grits and reduce heat. Cook until thickened.
- Stir in butter and cheese until melted.
- Season shrimp with cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet, cook shrimp until pink and cooked through.
- Serve shrimp over grits and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Use chicken broth instead of water for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg