Easy Cheesy Cajun Shrimp and Grits Recipe | THE BEST

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.

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a pot.

Add 1 cup of 5 minute grits to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until creamy.

In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter (and bacon grease or oil if using) over medium heat.

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 chopped onion; sauté until fragrant.

Stir in 1 lb of clean shrimp and 1/2 tsp of Cajun seasoning; cook until shrimp are pink.

Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.

Serve shrimp mixture over grits.

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