How To Make Shrimp, Sausage, And Grits
Savory with a hint of zing and spice, this stir-fried shrimp and sausage is paired with a serving of grits makes the perfect combination of comfort food,
Serves:
Ingredients
- 3cupswhole milk
- 3cupsheavy cream
- 1cupwhite corn grit
- 2tspsalt,divided
- 1tspblack pepper,divided
- 3tbspbutter,unsalted
- ½cupcheddar cheese,shredded
- 2tbspvegetable oil
- 1medium white onion,minced
- 1yellow bell pepper,diced
- 1medium red bell pepper,diced
- 2clovesgarlic,minced
- 1lbandouille sausage,sliced
- 1pinchcayenne pepper,plus more to taste
- 1cupchicken stock
- 1lblarge raw shrimp,peeled, deveined
- 1pinchcayenne pepper,plus more to taste
- scallion,sliced, for serving, optional
Instructions
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In a medium pot, stir together the milk and heavy cream over medium-high heat.
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Bring to a boil.
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Slowly whisk the grits into the pot. When the mixture begins to bubble, reduce the heat to medium-low.
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Add 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
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Continue whisking the grits frequently for 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture thickened.
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Remove the grits from the heat. Add the butter and cheddar cheese, and whisk to incorporate. Set aside.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.
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Add the onions, peppers, and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes until the onions and peppers have softened.
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Add the sausage. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through.
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Slowly add the chicken stock. Stir until well-incorporated.
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Add the shrimp. Cook for about 3 minutes until pink in color.
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Add the cayenne, the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and the remaining ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
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Add additional cayenne pepper, if desired.
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Remove from the heat and spoon the sausage and shrimp mixture over the grits.
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Sprinkle scallions on top, if desired.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 989.11kcal
- Fat: 85.20g
- Saturated Fat: 43.43g
- Trans Fat: 0.40g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 29.13g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.38g
- Carbohydrates: 22.98g
- Fiber: 1.85g
- Sugar: 12.60g
- Protein: 35.92g
- Cholesterol: 368.48mg
- Sodium: 1282.08mg
- Calcium: 363.52mg
- Potassium: 852.12mg
- Iron: 1.60mg
- Vitamin A: 668.07µg
- Vitamin C: 86.45mg
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