Cajun Shrimp and Grits 🔥| Shrimp and Grits Recipe

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is lower in calories and nutritious; canned tuna is often more affordable.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein; milk is a budget-friendly alternative.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds flavor; processed cheese is often cheaper.

Start by making the grits using chicken broth for flavor.

Season the chicken broth with 0.5 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 0.25 tsp salt; mix and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add the grits while stirring to avoid lumps.

Pour in some cold whole milk after adding the grits.

Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and mix well; cook on medium-low heat.

Cover the grits for about 2 minutes, then add in a mix of white and yellow cheddar cheese (3 types of cheddar, including cream cheese) and cover for another 6 minutes.

Cook the grits for a total of about 12 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Prepare the shrimp by seasoning with Old Bay seasoning, ground black pepper, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, and paprika.

Cook the shrimp in a hot skillet for about 1-2 minutes per side until just done, then remove them from the skillet.

In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and cook diced green bell pepper and onion until tender.

Add garlic last to avoid burning; mix well.

Sprinkle in flour to create a roux and cook briefly to remove raw flour taste.

Pour in chicken broth to create the sauce, then add some of the cooked shrimp back into the skillet.

Finish with fresh parsley and green onion; optional lime juice (not used in this recipe).

Plate the shrimp mixture over the grits and serve.

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