Cajun Shrimp And Grits Recipes

CAJUN SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté bacon until brown and crisp this may take about 3-5 minutes.
• Remove bacon from skillet and transfer to a plate. Some bacon drippings will be left in the pan (about 3 tablespoons).
• Add about a tablespoon of oil or butter to the pan, followed by shrimp. Then season with Cajun salt, and sauté shrimp for about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
• Then add garlic, paprika, bell pepper, parsley, and green onions to the pan. Add about ¼ cup of broth or more - adjust to preference. Continue cooking for another 3 minutes.
• Add shrimp towards the last minute with lemon juice if desired, and adjust to taste. Throw in the crisp bacon, and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
• Remove the mix from the heat and serve over your grits.
• Start by adding water, milk, bay leaf, and salt to a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil.
• Gradually whisk in the grits until you have added them all to the pot. Keep stirring with a whisk to prevent lumps. You may need to remove the saucepan from heat while getting rid of lumps.
• Reduce heat and cook grits at a bare simmer, covered, frequently stirring, until water is fully absorbed and grits thickened. This will take you about 15 minutes.
• Then remove grits from heat; add butter and cheese. Stir with a whisk until cheese melts.
• Assemble the dish by placing the grits at the bottom of a shallow bowl, then the Cajun shrimp and sauce on top. Enjoy piping hot!

SUNNY'S CAJUN BAKED SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• For the compound butter and shrimp. In a medium bowl, add the butter, seafood seasoning, scallions, garlic and lemon zest and mash together until combined. Scrape the mixture into plastic wrap and make into a log, or cover it in the bowl. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Divide the shrimp into 2 foil packets, top each with 2 thick slices of the compound butter, fold up and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
• For the grits. In a large pot on medium-high heat, add the heavy cream, a pinch of salt, a few grinds of black pepper and 2 cups water. Bring to a gentle boil, then add the grits and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese.
• Serve the grits in a bowl topped with a tablespoon or so of the compound butter and the shrimp. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

CHEESY CAJUN SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and butter until melted; keep warm., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir shrimp in bacon drippings until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in Cajun seasoning and parsley., Divide grits among 8 serving bowls; top with shrimp mixture and the bacon.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND GRITS WITH CREAM SAUCE AND ANDOUILLE CHICKEN SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Mince the garlic. Slice the scallions. Drain the pimiento.
• Mix the cajun seasonings.
• Slice the sausage.
• Make the cornstarch slurry by whisking the cornstarch into the cold water. Set aside.
• Make Grits. To a heavy/thick-bottomed pot, such as dutch oven, add the milk, water, and salt. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil and then slowly pour in the cornmeal while briskly whisking, to prevent clumps. Once completely mixed in, turn the heat down to low and cover. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, whisking every 3 to 4 minutes, to prevent clumping. It is done when it's thick and creamy.
• While the grits are cooking, add a teaspoon (or more if needed) of olive oil and the sausage to a preheated large frying pan/skillet. Cook on both sides until browned. Remove to a plate and return the pan to the heat.
• Add another teaspoon of olive oil (or more if needed) and then the seasoned shrimp to the pan. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on one side and then flip and cook for only 1 more minute. Remove to the plate with the sausage.
• To the same pan, add another teaspoon of olive oil and then add the garlic, pimiento, and scallions and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the chicken broth along with the cornstarch slurry and whisk as it heats and starts to thicken, about 3 minutes. Once thickened, add back the sausage and the shrimp.
• Finish the grits. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter until melted and combined. Then gradually whisk in the cheese a little at a time.
• Serve the shrimp, sausage and sauce on top of the grits. Enjoy!

CAJUN GRILLED SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Grits: Boil 2 cups of water in medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients in consecutive order while stirring slowly. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Slowly stir in the grits. Allow to simmer, stirring every 5 minutes until reaching the desired consistency, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the grits to a serving bowl and keep warm.
• Shrimp: Mix all of the dry ingredients thoroughly in bowl until well blended. Melt the butter or olive oil in a large grill pan over high heat. Generously coat the shrimp in the seasoning mixture. Add them to the grill pan and cook until caramelized on both sides. Remove them from the pan to a serving bowl and serve with the grits.
• Suggestion: Adding cheese and/or gravy with fried onions, to taste, will elevate the dish considerably.