Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Inspired by The Café
Time50m
Serves4

Sautéed jumbo shrimp, grits, tomato gravy with andouille sausage, bell peppers, onions, fresh spinach.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Grits

Tomato Gravy

Method

Prepare the Grits

  1. 1

    Cook Grits

    In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Stir in 1 cup of grits and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

  2. 2

    Add Butter and Cheese

    Once the grits have thickened, stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 cup of cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Set aside.

Prepare the Tomato Gravy

  1. 3

    Cook Sausage

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Slice the andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  2. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until soft, about 4-5 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Add cayenne pepper and let simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. 6

    Finish with Spinach

    Stir in the fresh spinach and cooked sausage. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the Shrimp

  1. 7

    Sauté Shrimp

    In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the jumbo shrimp, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 8

    Plate the Grits

    Spoon a generous portion of the cheesy grits onto each plate.

  2. 9

    Top with Gravy and Shrimp

    Ladle the tomato gravy and sausage mixture over the grits, then top with the sautéed shrimp.

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