This easy shrimp and grits recipe is a flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Grits
2½ cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 cup quick- cooking grits
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
pinch of kosher salt
Shrimp
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup of green pepper, diced
½ cup of red pepper, diced
½ of a medium onion, diced
1 celery rib, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups of chicken broth
½ cup of heavy cream
2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 pound medium shrimp, thawed and patted dry
Instructions
Grits
In a medium sized saucepan, bring broth and milk to a boil over medium heat. Slow whisk in grits. Reduce the heat to a low simmer stirring occasionally for about 5-7 minutes. Cook until desired thickness. Stir in seasonings.
Shrimp
In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil together. Add peppers, onions, and celery and sauté about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté an additional 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, heavy cream and seasonings. Cook about 3-5 minutes until thickened. Add shrimp and cook about 3-5 minutes.
Serve over grits and Enjoy!
Recipe by Domestic Dee at https://domesticdee.com/easy-shrimp-grits/