Easy Shrimp and Grits
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Recipe type: Dinner
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Serves: 4
 
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
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Serve over grits and Enjoy!
Recipe by Domestic Dee at https://domesticdee.com/easy-shrimp-grits/