Bayou Fire Shrimp & Creamy Stone-Ground Grits

This Bayou Fire Shrimp and Grits brings the bold, smoky soul of Louisiana cooking straight to your weeknight table without any fuss. Creamy stone-ground grits get loaded with sharp cheddar while plump shrimp soak up a fiery Cajun butter sauce with a bright hit of lemon. It's the kind of dish that makes your kitchen smell incredible and has everyone asking for seconds before they've finished their first bowl.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then slowly whisk in the grits, reduce heat to low, and cook stirring often for about 20 minutes until thick and creamy.
2. Stir 1 tablespoon of butter and all the cheddar cheese into the finished grits, season with salt and pepper, then cover and keep warm over the lowest heat setting.
3. While the grits finish cooking, pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels and toss them in a bowl with the Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
4. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to foam, then add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for about 90 seconds per side until they are pink, curled, and just cooked through — do not overcrowd or they will steam.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the shrimp, tossing everything together to coat in the pan juices.
7. Spoon a generous mound of cheesy grits into each bowl, top with the Cajun shrimp and all the pan sauce, then finish with a scatter of fresh green onions and serve immediately.

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