Creole-Spiced Shrimp and Grits Skillet

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A hearty skillet dish featuring creamy grits topped with sautéed shrimp tossed in a smoky Creole spice blend, perfect for a flavorful brunch. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs stone-ground grits, water, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 3, 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: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 3 Southern American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in 1 cup stone-ground grits, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
  2. Step 2: Stir 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the grits until melted and creamy; keep warm.
  3. Step 3: While grits cook, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss 12 oz peeled shrimp with 1 tbsp Creole seasoning.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the seasoned shrimp. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Step 5: Remove the skillet from heat, stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped green onions.
  6. Step 6: Serve the shrimp over the cheesy grits for a satisfying brunch plate bursting with Creole flavors.

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