Shrimp and Grits

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (frozen is fine); 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 2 garlic cloves, pressed (or minced); 1 cup chicken broth, divided; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; hot cooked grits

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Recipe by JeriBinNC

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

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (frozen is fine)
2

teaspoons cajun seasoning
1

teaspoon italian seasoning
1

teaspoon paprika
¹⁄₄

cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2

garlic cloves, pressed (or minced)
1

cup chicken broth, divided
2

teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1

teaspoon hot sauce
2

teaspoons all-purpose flour
hot cooked grits

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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