THE BEST SHRIMP AND GRITS CAJUN GRAVY RECIPE | 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.

Use leftover Bacon Grease and Olive Oil to cook the shrimp.

Cook the grits with Chicken Broth, Whole Milk, and water according to package instructions until creamy.

In a skillet, melt half the Butter over medium heat and add Shallots and Garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Stir in the shrimp and season with Cajun seasoning and Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning; cook until shrimp are pink.

Pour in Heavy Cream and stir until combined; add remaining Butter and mix until melted.

Serve shrimp mixture over grits, garnished with a sprinkle of dry Parsley Flakes and fresh grated parmesan cheese if desired.

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