Mobile Home-Inspired Shrimp and Grits with Smoked Andouille
A rich and smoky Southern classic featuring plump shrimp and spicy andouille sausage atop creamy cheddar grits. This Southern-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs shrimp, peeled and deveined, andouille sausage, stone-ground grits for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz andouille sausage
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups chicken broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in 1 cup stone-ground grits, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes stirring occasionally until thick and creamy.
- Step 2: Stir 4 tablespoons unsalted butter and 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the cooked grits until melted and smooth. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 3: While grits are cooking, slice 8 ounces andouille sausage into 1/4-inch rounds. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the sausage for 3-4 minutes until slightly crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter, then 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 5: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Step 6: Return the andouille sausage to the skillet with shrimp, toss to combine and heat through for 1 minute.
- Step 7: Serve the shrimp and sausage mixture over the warm cheddar grits, garnished with 2 sliced green onions.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Mobile Home-Inspired Shrimp and Grits with Smoked Andouille take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (10 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Mobile Home-Inspired Shrimp and Grits with Smoked Andouille?
Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.
Can I substitute ingredients in Mobile Home-Inspired Shrimp and Grits with Smoked Andouille?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Mobile Home-Inspired Shrimp and Grits with Smoked Andouille for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Mobile Home-Inspired Shrimp and Grits with Smoked Andouille?
Southern seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
