Description
Cajun Butter Shrimp & Grits Skillet is a bold and comforting Southern-inspired dish where spicy, buttery shrimp top creamy, cheesy grits for the ultimate weeknight or brunch meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- 1 cup stone-ground or quick-cooking grits
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook grits in water or broth according to package directions. Once thickened, stir in cream, butter, cheese, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and keep warm.
- Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Add lemon juice and swirl to coat shrimp in the butter sauce.
- Spoon grits into bowls, top with shrimp and sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Add bacon or andouille sausage for extra richness.
- Include bell peppers or spinach for color and nutrition.
- Use milk instead of cream for a lighter version.
- Adjust Cajun spice for a milder dish or add cayenne for more heat.
- Stone-ground grits offer deeper flavor if time allows.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
