Cheesy Cajun Shrimp & Grits
Creamy cheddar grits topped with spicy sautéed shrimp, bacon, and a rich pan sauce. One-skillet dinner ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 612
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking into small pieces, until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
Step 2
Bring chicken broth and cream to a boil in the same skillet; whisk in grits slowly until smooth and no lumps remain.
Step 3
Reduce heat to medium-low and stir constantly for 8–10 minutes until grits are tender and creamy, then stir in cheddar until melted. Transfer to a bowl.
Step 4
Toss shrimp with cajun seasoning. Add onion to the skillet and sauté over medium-high until softened, about 2 minutes.
Step 5
Add shrimp to the skillet and sear without stirring for 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until pink throughout.
Step 6
Serve shrimp and sauce over creamy grits. Top with crispy bacon.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or nonstick)
- whisk
- slotted spoon
- bowl
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