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Quick and Easy Shrimp and Cheesy Grits

Quick and Easy Shrimp and Cheesy Grits

Creamy, cheesy grits topped with Cajun Shrimp and Vegetables - on the table in less than 30 minutes

Course Main Course
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Author Michele

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 bouillon cubes any flavor (I prefer to use Better Than Bouillon)
  • 1 cup Quick Cooking Grits
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Any melty cheese will be delicious
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 onion - sliced
  • 1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper - cut in strips
  • 8 oz mushrooms - sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 lbs Small or medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp cajun seasonings
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley - optional
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or whatever you prefer)

Instructions

Cheesy Grits

  1. In a medium saucepan bring water and bouillon to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in grits. Cook 4-5 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add cream and stir until smooth. Add cheese, stir until melted and remove from heat. Cover with lid to keep warm.

Shrimp and Vegetables

  1. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, salt and pepper and saute until almost tender, 3-4 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic, cook for one more minute. Remove to a plate or bowl.

  2. Heat remaining oil in skillet. Add shrimp and cook until slightly pink, 3-4 minutes. Add cajun seasoning and parsley and cook one minute more. Add vegetables back into skillet to warm.

  3. Add grits to a plate or bowl with shrimp mixture on top.

Recipe Notes

If using frozen shrimp thaw and dry on a paper towel before cooking.