Jul 13 2026
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Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Inspired by The Fountain Room
Time45m
Serves4

CHEDDAR GRITS, CA JUN SHRIMP, OLD MAJOR TEXAS HOT LINK, CREOLE SAUCE

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Ingredients

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Cheddar Grits

CA Jun Shrimp

Old Major Texas Hot Link

Creole Sauce

Method

Cheddar Grits

  1. 1

    Cook the Grits

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of grits and 1 teaspoon of salt, then reduce the heat to low. Stir occasionally and cook for about 20-25 minutes until thickened.

  2. 2

    Add Dairy

    Once the grits are cooked, stir in 1 cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of butter. Mix until smooth and creamy, then add 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and well combined.

CA Jun Shrimp

  1. 3

    Season the Shrimp

    In a bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and lemon juice. Let it marinate for about 10-15 minutes.

  2. 4

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the marinated shrimp. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

  1. 5

    In the same skillet used for the shrimp, add the two hot link sausages. Cook them over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and heated through. Slice the sausages into bite-sized pieces.

Creole Sauce

  1. 6

    Prepare the Sauce

    In the skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.

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