Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits is a classic Southern dish BURSTING with flavor. You'll love the tender shrimp, spicy sauce, and cheesy, creamy grits.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole, Seafood
Keyword: Grits, Shrimp
Servings: 4
Calories: 712kcal
Author: Emily Walker
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 14 ounce can peeled whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Shrimp and Sausage:
For the Sauce:
Start by making the sauce in a small sauce pan. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook butter and garlic together until garlic begins to turn golden.
Add the canned tomatoes, creole, and paprika. Stir and mash up the tomatoes with a wooden sppon.
Turn stove to low to simmer. Cover the pan with the wood spoon still in, this prevents splattering but lets the sauce thicken. Simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
For the Shrimp and Sausage:
Add butter, garlic, paprika, chili powder, sliced sausage, shrimp, and corn to a fry pan. Cook together over medium heat until shimp is pink and cooked through.
To Serve:
Spoon a cup of grits into 4 bowls, making a shallow well in the middle of the grits. Divide the sauce between the 4 bowls.
Top each bowl with shrimp and sausage. Optional: sprinkle on a little chopped parsley or green onions.
- Want to marinate the shrimp before cooking? Try our grilled shrimp marinade.
- Keep leftovers of this delicious meal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, make this wonderfully fiber and protein packed meal last for more than just one dinner! Keep the sausage and shrimp mixture separate from the grits.
- Popular additions include: green onion, bacon, and hot sauce.
Calories: 712kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 1898mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1489IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 18mg