Shrimp & Cheddar Grits Recipe
Sauteed shrimp with andouille sausage, scallions, and smoked tomatoes over creamy grits.
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Ingredients
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Grits
Shrimp and Sausage
Method
Preparing Grits
- 1
- 2
Add Cream and Cheese
Once the grits are cooked, stir in 0.5 cups of heavy cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 1 tsp of salt, and 0.5 tsp of black pepper. Keep warm while you prepare the shrimp and sausage.
Cooking Shrimp and Sausage
- 3
Sauté the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz of sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Cook the Shrimp
Add 1 lb of peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink.
- 5
Add Remaining Ingredients
Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic, 4 chopped scallions, 1 cup of diced smoked tomatoes, 0.5 tsp of cayenne pepper, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.5 tsp of black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through.
Serving
- 6
Plate the Dish
Spoon the creamy grits onto plates and top with the sautéed shrimp and sausage mixture. Garnish with additional chopped scallions if desired.