Description
This authentic Southern shrimp and grits recipe brings the comfort of the Lowcountry to your table. Featuring creamy, velvety cheese grits paired with succulent shrimp and crispy halal chicken andouille sausage, this dish offers a perfect balance of deep, savory flavors. It is a hearty, sophisticated meal that uses simple, pantry-friendly ingredients, making it an excellent choice for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion that feels effortlessly fancy.
Ingredients
3.5 cups water
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup stone ground grits
2 tbsp butter
0.33 cup half and half
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 oz halal chicken andouille sausage, sliced
2 tbsp flour
Creole Cajun seasoning to taste
White pepper to taste
Instructions
Bring water, chicken broth, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
Whisk in the grits, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, whisking occasionally.
Remove grits from heat and stir in butter, half and half, cheddar, and white pepper until smooth.
Marinate shrimp in Creole Cajun seasoning and white pepper for 30 minutes.
Sauté shrimp in a skillet with butter until pink, then remove from skillet.
Brown the sliced halal chicken andouille sausage in the same skillet until crispy.
Stir in flour to the skillet drippings to form a roux, then cook into a savory gravy.
Combine shrimp and sausage back into the skillet to coat in the gravy.
Serve the shrimp mixture over a generous portion of the creamy grits.
Notes
If the grits become too stiff during cooking, add small amounts of water until the desired consistency is reached. For a stronger flavor, use extra sharp cheddar. Ensure the andouille sausage used is clearly labeled halal or pork-free.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern