Gluten-Free Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A Southern-inspired gluten-free dish combining creamy stone-ground grits with spicy Andouille sausage and tender shrimp sautéed in garlic and herbs. This American-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 45 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 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups water and 1 tsp salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in 1 cup stone-ground grits and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes until thickened and tender.
2. Step 2: Remove grits from heat and stir in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1 tbsp butter until melted and creamy. Cover to keep warm.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced Andouille sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and slightly crisp.
4. Step 4: Add 3 tbsp butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Cook stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
6. Step 6: Stir in 3 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp lemon juice, cook for 1 more minute.
7. Step 7: Serve the shrimp and sausage mixture over the cheesy grits immediately.