Description
A gluten-free twist on the classic Cajun shrimp and grits, featuring spicy shrimp served over creamy grits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup gluten-free grits
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring water or broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in grits, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While grits cook, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning, cooking until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes per side.
- Stir garlic into the shrimp during the last minute of cooking.
- Remove grits from heat, stir in butter and cheese until melted.
- Serve shrimp over grits.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- For extra creaminess, substitute half the water with milk.
- Fresh shrimp yields the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg