Name: Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Grits Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1/2 pound of bacon (chopped); 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1 Tablespoon cajun seasoning; 3 garlic cloves (minced); 2 cups water; 1 Tablespoon butter; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup quick grits

Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Rosalyn Carroll Modified: February 18, 2024

How To Make Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Grits

Looking for a simple and easy dinner fix? Then, this delicious cajun shrimp and grits made with spices, crisp bacon, and quick grits is your match.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

½lbbacon,chopped
1lblarge shrimp,peeled and deveined
1tbspcajun seasoning
3garlic cloves,minced

For Grits:

2cupswater
1tbspbutter
1cupmilk
1tspsalt
1cupquick grits

Instructions

In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat, cook the bacon until desired crispness. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with cajun seasoning. Add garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the shrimp is no longer pink.

Grits:

Add the water, butter, milk, and salt to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and slowly add in the grits.
Stir for about 5 minutes until the grits are thick and bubbly.
Serve with the cajun garlic shrimp.