Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy grits topped with succulent shrimp and zesty smoked sausage, ready in just 30 minutes for a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Medium Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces Spicy Smoked Sausage, sliced
- 1 cup Instant Grits
- 2 cups Chicken Broth (low-sodium)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Green Onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Grits: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil, then whisk in the instant grits. Cook according to package instructions until thickened.
- Add Creaminess: Stir in butter until melted and season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
- Sauté the Sausage: In a separate skillet over medium-high heat, add the sliced smoked sausage. Cook until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add minced garlic to the sausage skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Toss in shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Assemble Your Dish: Spoon creamy grits into bowls and top generously with the shrimp and sausage mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped green onions for added freshness. Serve immediately for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: For a lighter dish, substitute turkey sausage or reduce butter. Boost nutrition by adding sautéed spinach or bell peppers. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth or water to restore creaminess.