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Smothered Shrimp and Grits

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Ingredients

  • andouille sausage
  • chicken broth
  • grits
  • heavy cream
  • parmesan cheese
  • null salt
  • null black pepper
  • butter
  • onion
  • green bell pepper
  • celery
  • Cajun seasoning
  • paprika
  • all-purpose flour
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • diced tomatoes
  • shrimp
  • parsley

Method

  1. 1

    Slice the andouille sausage into half-moons and then dice them into smaller pieces. Set aside in a bowl.

  2. 2

    To make the grits, pour 1 cup of chicken broth into a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Once boiling, slowly whisk in the grits.

  4. 4

    Stir in the heavy cream.

  5. 5

    Add the grated parmesan cheese and stir to combine.

  6. 6

    Season the grits with salt and black pepper to taste. Keep warm.

  7. 7

    To prepare the shrimp, place a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter.

  8. 8

    Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables begin to soften.

  9. 9

    Add the diced andouille sausage to the skillet with the vegetables.

  10. 10

    Season the mixture with Cajun seasoning and paprika. Stir well to combine.

  11. 11

    Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and vegetable mixture to create a roux, and stir until everything is coated and the flour is cooked for about a minute.

  12. 12

    Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  13. 13

    Pour in the can of chicken broth, stirring constantly to incorporate the roux and create a smooth sauce.

  14. 14

    Stir in the can of diced tomatoes.

  15. 15

    Add the raw shrimp to the skillet and stir until they are fully submerged in the sauce.

  16. 16

    Simmer until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Garnish with fresh parsley.

  17. 17

    To serve, spoon the creamy grits into a bowl and top generously with the smothered shrimp and sausage mixture.

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