Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp & Grits Recipe

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Time40m
Serves4

Creole spiced shrimp over creamy Ballard Farms cheddar grits, sausage, sofrito & smoked paprika cheese crisps

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Ingredients

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Ingredients for Shrimp & Grits

Method

Directions for Shrimp & Grits

  1. 1

    Prepare the Grits

    In a saucepan, bring water or chicken broth to a boil. Add salt and then slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy.

  2. 2

    Add Cheese to Grits

    Once the grits are cooked, stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Set aside and keep warm.

  3. 3

    Cook the Sausage

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.

  4. 4

    Cook the Shrimp

    In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp, sofrito, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Combine and Serve

    Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet with the shrimp, stirring to combine. Serve the shrimp and sausage mixture over a bed of creamy cheddar grits, topped with chopped green onions and smoked paprika cheese crisps.

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