How to make Shrimp and Grits | Best Shrimp and Grits Recipe | Cajun Butter 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.

Prepare blackening seasoning by mixing salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and thyme.

In a bowl, add 1 pound of shrimp, drizzle with olive oil, and coat with blackening seasoning.

Heat a pot over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

Add the seasoned shrimp to the pot and cook for 2.5 to 3 minutes on each side until cooked through.

Remove the shrimp and add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the pot, swirling to pick up seasoning bits.

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté briefly.

Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and mix well.

Add juice from half a lemon and some Parmesan cheese, then let the sauce thicken and set aside.

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add 1 cup of grits, stirring as per package instructions.

Once the grits are cooked and soft, stir in jack cheese until melted and combined.

In a hot pan, add scallops seasoned lightly with blackening seasoning and sear on high heat for about 3 minutes on each side.

Add butter to the scallops halfway through cooking for flavor.

For plating, place a bed of cheesy grits, top with shrimp, scallops, and sliced andouille sausage that has been baked until split, and drizzle with the Cajun sauce.

Garnish with chives before serving.

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