and Buttery Grits

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Dinnerly

Two New Orleans favorites—Cajun shrimp and creamy grits.

Note: This needs a side of broccoli.

• 3oz grits
• 2scallions
• 4oz roasted red peppers
• 8oz shrimp
• ½tsp Cajun seasoning
• 2TBS cream cheese
• 1tsp garlic
• salt & pepper

Cook grits:

In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high. Whisk in grits and reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, whisking occasionally to prevent sticking, until grains are tender, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered

Prep ingredients:

While grits cook, finely chop 1 teaspoon garlic. Trim ends from scallions, then thinly slice. Coarsely chop roasted red peppers. Rinse and pat shrimp very dry, then season all over with ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or less depending on heat preference).

Sear shrimp:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook, flipping once, until curled and almost cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add chopped garlic and half of the sliced scallions; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Finish shrimp in sauce:

To skillet with shrimp, add cream cheese, chopped red peppers, and ⅓ cup water. Cook, stirring, until cream cheese is melted, sauce is slightly thickened, and shrimp are cooked through, 1–2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Finish & serve:

Return saucepan with grits to medium heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons butter until melted, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve creamy Cajun shrimp over buttery grits and garnish with remaining scallions. Enjoy!

Cajun Spice Blend

1⅓ TBS

• 1tsp paprika
• 1tsp onion powder
• ½tsp garlic powder
• ½tsp dried oregano
• ½tsp dried thyme
• ¼tsp dried basil
• ¼tsp cayenne