Shrimp and Grits

"Because it's so easy to keep the ingredients on hand, this is a great last-minute dinner."
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • If using frozen shrimp, thaw as directed on package. Rinse and drain.
  • Combine Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, and paprika in a large bowl Add shrimp and toss to coat.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add garlic and saut 1 minute. Add shrimp, 3/4 cup broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Cook 5 minutes or just until shrimp turns pink. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving broth mixture in skillet.
  • Whisk together flour and remaining 1/4 cup broth until blended. Whisk into broth mixture in skillet and cook, stirring or whisking constantly, 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Add shrimp and cook 1 minute. Serve immediately over hot grits.

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  1. This was a great recipe! Had most of the ingredients in the cupboard already and added sauted green peppers and onions, a chicken breast that I grilled the same as the shrimp (which was frozen already cooked so I just threw that in last) and cut up some andoulle sausage (Johnstonville makes a great feux one you can find real cheap in the hotdog isle). Also used sticky white rice instead of grits. My family loved it! The sauce IS a little spicy, but we like it that way. You could probably cut the hot sauce in half to help a little.
     
  2. A really great recipe. Used leftover boiled shrimp and adapted the cook time accordingly. I do think that I will adjust the cajun seasoning a little....was a little hot for me...of course DH loved it hot!!! Thanks for the great recipe.
     
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  1. This was a great recipe! Had most of the ingredients in the cupboard already and added sauted green peppers and onions, a chicken breast that I grilled the same as the shrimp (which was frozen already cooked so I just threw that in last) and cut up some andoulle sausage (Johnstonville makes a great feux one you can find real cheap in the hotdog isle). Also used sticky white rice instead of grits. My family loved it! The sauce IS a little spicy, but we like it that way. You could probably cut the hot sauce in half to help a little.
     

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