Cajun Shrimp and Cheesy Grits
Cajun Shrimp and Cheesy Grits

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Cajun Shrimp and Cheesy Grits is one of the most popular of current trending meals in the world. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It’s appreciated by millions every day. Cajun Shrimp and Cheesy Grits is something that I’ve loved my whole life. They are fine and they look fantastic.

In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Bring milk, water, chicken soup base, and smoked salt to a boil in a saucepan; slowly whisk in grits, reduce heat to low, and cover pan. This Cajun Shrimp with Cheddar Cheese Grits is a tried and true favorite recipe by one of my best friends who shared this in a church cookbook years ago.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can have cajun shrimp and cheesy grits using 16 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Cajun Shrimp and Cheesy Grits:
  1. Make ready 1/3 lb Jumbo Shrimp cooked peeled & deveined
  2. Make ready tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
  3. Take pinch white pepper
  4. Get pinch smoked paprika
  5. Get pinch garlic powder
  6. Get pinch onion powder
  7. Make ready pinch salt & pepper
  8. Take 1 tbsp marscopone
  9. Prepare 1 1/2 cup 5 minute Grits
  10. Make ready 1 1/2 cup boiling water
  11. Get 1 tbsp salt
  12. Get 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  13. Make ready 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
  14. Make ready 1/4 cup shredded Cheeder cheese
  15. Get 1 green onion chopped
  16. Get 1 tsp cracked black pepper

I'm a big fan of savory breakfasts, and Shrimp and Grits are one of my favorite breakfast foods of all time. Most recipes rely heavily on the shrimp for flavor, but I've loaded up my grits with umami-rich ingredients like milk, butter, cheese, and chicken stock, so this version of the southern classic has a one-two punch of flavor on flavor. Below, I've provided my regular Cajun Grits recipe and my Cheese Grits. Both are awesome tasting, however you have options.

Steps to make Cajun Shrimp and Cheesy Grits:
  1. Heat oil in pan
  2. Mix all dry seasonings in a bowl
  3. Toss shrimp in Seasonings
  4. Drop shrimp in pan
  5. Bring water to boil and season water with salt
  6. Add grits go boiling water
  7. Stir will they thicken
  8. Turn shrimp to sear on both sides
  9. After 5 minutes add all cheeses to grits
  10. Remove shrimp after searing for 2-3 minutes each side
  11. Plate grits and garnish with green onions and black pepper
  12. Add shrimp in center

My Son Kaleb, liked the Cheese Grits and I preferred the Cajun Grits. An elevated classic Southern comfort food! The summer season is winding down, fall is knocking down the front door and soon enough it's the merry holiday season. The shrimp are skillet cooked with Cajun seasoning, red pepper, green onions, crisp bacon and garlic all spooned over a bed of creamy cheddar grits. This dish comes together quite quickly and is a family and friend favorite.

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