30-Minute Shrimp and Grits with Spicy Smoked Sausage
30-Minute Shrimp and Grits with Spicy Smoked Sausage is a delightful comfort food that combines succulent shrimp and zesty sausage over creamy, dreamy grits. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes, ensuring you enjoy an explosion of flavor without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz spicy smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in butter, salt, pepper, and half the minced garlic into the grits; mix until creamy.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced sausage until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add remaining garlic and shrimp to the skillet with cayenne pepper; cook until shrimp turns pink (around 3 minutes).
- Serve creamy grits topped with the shrimp and sausage mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 865mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 190mg