Cajun Shrimp and Grits

Amazingly flavorful creamy Cajun shrimp and grits is a great southern classic recipe. This comforting dish features cheesy grits topped with sauteed Cajun shrimp, crispy bacon, and smooth, creamy Cajun sauce.

• it’s creamy and well balanced with the spiciness of Cajun seasoning and jalapeno peppers.
• it’s an 30 minute recipe so perfect to week nights or weekends alike.
• you can easily add sausage to the recipe.
• the cheese grits is so delicious and easy, but you can play around with cheese option.
• there is bacon! Need I say more?
• you can technically make the grits ahead of time and then, the shrimp and sauce will only take 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups chicken stock or broth
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 5 oz cheddar cheese
• salt to taste

• 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice about 1/2 lime
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp sweet paprika or regular

• 1/2 lb raw bacon diced
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 yellow onion diced
• 2 jalapenos diced
• 2-3 garlic cloves pressed
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp coarse salt more or less to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped green onion as topping