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Cajun Shrimp and Grits for Two

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Cajun Shrimp and Grits for Two
Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 6 tablespoons grits
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced tasso ham
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
  • 20 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion, green parts only
Instructions
1
Boil water in a saucepan and add 1 small amount of salt, stirring occasionally until dissolved. Gradually pour in the grits, mixing continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
2
Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook the grits for approximately 20 minutes, stirring frequently to achieve a smooth consistency.
3
Set the cooked grits aside and keep them warm until ready to serve.
4
Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the tasso ham until it reaches a crispy texture, about 4 minutes.
5
Add sliced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until they become translucent, stirring occasionally.
6
Combine the cooked shrimp with the vegetables and olive oil in the skillet, mixing gently until the shrimp turn pink.
7
Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set them aside.
8
Pour white wine into the skillet, stirring constantly to dissolve any browned food residue at the bottom.
9
Gradually add heavy cream to the skillet, reducing heat to a low simmer and cooking until the sauce thickens, approximately 10 minutes.
10
Season the cream sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
11
Divide the cooked grits evenly onto 2 serving plates.
12
Arrange 10 cooked shrimp along the edge of each plate, leaving a small border around the grits.
13
Pour the cream sauce over the grits and sprinkle each serving with chopped green onion tops.