Flavorful Cajun Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage Easy Recipe to Try Today
A creamy and bold Southern classic featuring spicy Andouille sausage and succulent shrimp served over velvety grits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Cajun
Ingredients
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- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 12 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring water or broth to a boil, then slowly whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until creamy.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the Andouille sausage until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, toss the shrimp with 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning and sear for 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and the remaining Cajun seasoning. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the sausage and shrimp to the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Spoon a portion of grits into bowls and top with the shrimp and sausage mixture. Garnish with parsley.