Cajun Shrimp and Stone-Ground Grits

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Succulent shrimp sautéed in spicy Cajun seasoning, served over creamy stone-ground grits with garlic and herbs for a vibrant Southern dish. This Southern-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Stone-ground grits, Water, Salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Southern cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt to boil in medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in 1 cup stone-ground grits. Reduce heat to low, cook 25-30 minutes stirring occasionally until thickened and creamy. Keep warm.
  2. Step 2: Season 1 lb shrimp with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In same skillet, melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and sauté 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and cook 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Step 4: Return shrimp to skillet, toss to coat, and cook 1 more minute. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh chives.
  5. Step 5: Divide cooked grits into bowls, top with shrimp mixture, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

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