How To Make Shrimp & Grits With Crawfish Sauce

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein option, while canned tuna is often less expensive.

grits

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa is a nutritious grain alternative, while polenta is typically more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice, while margarine can be a budget-friendly substitute.

Season shrimp with 2-2.5 tablespoons of seasoning (pepper, cayenne, salt, garlic powder, onion powder).

Mix the seasoning with the shrimp in a larger plate for better mixing.

Set the seasoned shrimp aside.

In a pot, combine 4 cups of milk, 1 cup of grits, and 2 teaspoons of salt.

Add 3 tablespoons of butter to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Once the butter is melted and the mixture is boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer until the grits are cooked, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

In a separate pan, brown a stick of butter until it reaches a nice color, which will add flavor to the dish.

Add the crawfish tails to the browned butter and let them cook for a minute.

Add the shrimp back into the pan with the crawfish tails and sauce, stirring to combine.

Add chopped fresh garlic and parsley to the shrimp and crawfish mixture.

Let the mixture cook for another minute, being careful not to overcook the shrimp as they will shrink.

Plate the grits and drizzle the shrimp and crawfish sauce over the top.

Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

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