Cajun Shrimp and Grits

Yield:
6 servings

Preparation Time:
and Total Time: 30 min

Ingredients:

  1. 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  2. 1 large onion, julienned
  3. 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  4. 1 clove garlic, minced
  5. 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and develned (about 36 shrimp)
  6. 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  7. 1 teaspoon paprika
  8. 2 1/4 cups water, divided
  9. 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  10. 1 cup heavy cream
  11. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  12. 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
  13. 1 cube chicken bouillon
  14. 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  16. Garnish:
  17. Fresh chopped parsley
  18. 1 lemon, sliced into wedges
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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