Cajun Shrimp and Grits
These shrimp and grits will transport you to New Orleans in one bite!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup white stoneground grits
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound peeled shrimp leave tails on if you'd like!
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Over medium heat, warm the chicken stock. Once simmering, whisk in the grits and turn the heat down to low. Cook for 10 minutes and add the cream, still whisking. Cook for 15 more minutes, until tender.
- While the grits cook, season the shrimp and cook over high heat, until pink. Set aside until grits are ready. Once ready to serve, whisk in the cheddar cheese and butter into the grits and serve shrimp over grits with a splash of hot sauce.