Lofaro's Marketplace Recipes
https://www.lofaros.com/Recipes/Detail/9001/Cajun_Shrimp_and_Grits
Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Yield: 6 servings
Preparation Time: and Total Time: 30 min
Ingredients
| 1 |
Tablespoon |
olive oil
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| 1 |
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large onion, julienned
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| 1 |
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red bell pepper, sliced
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| 1 |
clove |
garlic, minced
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| 1 1/4 |
pounds |
medium shrimp, peeled and develned (about 36 shrimp)
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| 2 |
Tablespoons |
Cajun seasoning
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| 1 |
teaspoon |
paprika
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| 2 1/4 |
cups |
water, divided
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| 1 |
Tablespoon |
unsalted butter
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| 1 |
cup |
heavy cream
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| 1/4 |
teaspoon |
salt
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| 1 |
cup |
uncooked quick-cooking grits
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| 1 |
cube |
chicken bouillon
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| 1 |
cup |
sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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Garnish: |
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Fresh chopped parsley
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lemon, sliced into wedges
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Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers; saute 5 minutes or until tender.
Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add shrimp to pan, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and paprika and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
Add 1/4 cup water and remove from heat; add butter, stirring to melt. Cover and keep warm.
Bring cream, salt, 2 cups water, and chicken bouillon cube to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat. Gradually add grits, and cook for 5 minutes, or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly with a whisk.
Remove grits from heat; add cheese, and whisk to combine.
Spoon shrimp over grits, garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
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Lofaro's Marketplace Recipes
https://www.lofaros.com/Recipes/Detail/9001/Cajun_Shrimp_and_Grits