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2
Servings
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9 to 10 minutes
Cook Time
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Cajun Shrimp ‘n Grits is the perfect recipe when you’re looking for a little southern comfort. Make this classic dish in less than 15 minutes for a well-seasoned lunch or dinner option that is good any time of the year.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsps. oregano leaves
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 6 ounces raw medium shrimp, peeled, deveined (31-40 shrimp per pound), thawed if frozen
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Grits
- 3 packets Quaker® Instant Grits - Original Flavor
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-sodium Cheddar cheese
Cooking Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F. Combine seasoning ingredients; mix well.
- Coat shrimp on both sides with seasoning mix.
- Line baking pan with aluminum foil.
- Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake shrimp 4 minutes; turn.
- Bake 1 to 2 minutes more or until shrimp are opaque, and cooked through.
- Place grits in 4-cup microwave-safe bowl.
- Add water; stir to combine.
- Microwave on HIGH 4 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes, or until thickened as desired.
- Add cheese; stir until cheese melts.
- Serve topped with shrimp.
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