Description
Dive into this creamy delight with my Creamy Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits recipe—perfect for any meal! Try it today!
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups water
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1 cup grits (non-instant)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup half-and-half
- ½ – 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 6 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced
- ½ green bell pepper, diced
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups chicken broth or stock (for sauce)
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Gradually whisk in grits and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes until creamy; stir occasionally.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add Andouille sausage and cook until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté bell pepper, onion, celery, and garlic in the same skillet until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for one minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer until thickened.
- Stir in cooked sausage and shrimp; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Serve over cheesy grits garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg