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Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Grits
Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Grits are the perfect savory dish that you will want on your table. Best part is, it's easy and will make any busy week night delicious.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
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cook
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Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat and add 8 ounces chopped uncooked bacon. Cook until desired crispness, about ⏱️ 4-6 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
chopped uncooked bacon8 ounces
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cook
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Without draining the bacon fat, add 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, and 3 teaspoons minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes until the shrimp is no longer pink.
large peeled and deveined shrimp1 poundCajun seasoning1 tablespoonminced garlic cloves3 teaspoons
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Grits
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boil
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Prepare the grits by adding 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon salt to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
water2 cupsunsalted butter1 tablespoonsalt1 teaspoonmilk1 cup
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stir
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Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly stir in 1 cup quick grits. Continue to stir for about ⏱️ 5 minutes until the grits become thick and bubbly.
quick grits1 cup
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serve
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Remove the grits from the heat. Dish the grits into bowls or onto plates and top with the cajun garlic shrimp before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
531 kcal
fat Content
29 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
1123 mg
protein Content
36 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
235 mg
carbohydrate Content
35 g
saturated Fat Content
11 g
unsaturated Fat Content
15 g
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