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New Orleans Shrimp and Grits - Authentic Cajun Recipe
Perfectly seasoned shrimp paired with creamy, Romano cheese grits - an authentic NOLA recipe taught by a New Orleans chef!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Stephanie Manley📖 copykat
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- stove
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Grits
2
Add 1 cup of grits to 2 cups of water and 2 cups of milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for ⏱️ 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
water2 cups
3
Add cheese just before serving, and stir through until the cheese has just melted.
4
Shrimp
large shrimp (heads on are preferred)2 pounds
5
Rinse shrimp in cold water. Pinch off heads and place heads in a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter. Sauté shrimp heads until the fat in the heads melts and the oil turns red in color. Remove heads.
large shrimp (heads on are preferred)2 poundswater2 cupsbutter (for sauteing shrimp heads)1 tablespoonpound butter1/4butter (for finishing dish)5 tablespoons
6
While the shrimp heads are sauteing, peel and devein the shrimp.
large shrimp (heads on are preferred)2 pounds
7
In a large skillet add the 1/4 pound of butter and garlic over medium heat until the garlic becomes fragrant. Add Worcestershire Sauce, crab boil, and Cajun seasoning, thyme, oregano, and rosemary. Add the beer and stir.
butter (for sauteing shrimp heads)1 tablespoonpound butter1/4butter (for finishing dish)5 tablespoonsminced garlic1 tablespoonWorcestershire sauce2 tablespoonscrab, shrimp & crawfish boil1 teaspooncajun seasoning1 tablespoon
8
When the sauce begins to bubble, add the shrimp. Flip the shrimp when it begins to turn pink and shrink. Cook for one minute more and remove shrimp.
large shrimp (heads on are preferred)2 pounds
9
Continue to cook the sauce until it reduces by 1/3, then remove from the stove. Add the 5 tablespoons of butter and stir until the butter melts into the sauce. The sauce should be thick now.
butter (for sauteing shrimp heads)1 tablespoonpound butter1/4butter (for finishing dish)5 tablespoons
10
To Serve
11
Divide grits into 4 equal portions in 4 bowls. Add shrimp equally to each portion. Add sauce equally to each bowl.
large shrimp (heads on are preferred)2 pounds
Nutrition Facts
calories
924 kcal
fat Content
54 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
2586 mg
protein Content
62 g
cholesterol Content
715 mg
carbohydrate Content
42 g
saturated Fat Content
32 g
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