Cajun Shrimp 'n Grits

2
Servings
5 min
Preparation Time
10 min
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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.

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Ingredients

1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 ½ tsp oregano leaves
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
6 oz raw medium shrimp, peeled, deveined (31-40 shrimp per pound), thawed if frozen
Grits
3 packets Quaker® Instant Grits - Original Flavor
1 ½ cups water
1/2 cup (2 oz) 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.

Key Products

Quaker® Instant Grits - Butter Flavor

Quaker® Instant Grits - Original Flavor

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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.