Two New Orleans favorites\u2014Cajun shrimp and creamy grits.<\/p>\n
Note: This needs a side of broccoli.<\/p>\n
In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water<\/strong> and a pinch of salt.<\/strong> Cover and bring to a boil over high. Whisk in grits<\/strong> 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<\/p>\n Prep ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n While grits<\/strong> cook, finely chop 1 teaspoon garlic.<\/strong> Trim ends from scallions,<\/strong> then thinly slice. Coarsely chop roasted red peppers<\/strong>. Rinse and pat shrimp<\/strong> very dry, then season all over with \u00bd teaspoon Cajun seasoning<\/span> <\/strong>(or less depending on heat preference).<\/p>\n Sear shrimp:<\/strong><\/p>\n Heat 1 tablespoon oil<\/strong> in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp<\/strong> and cook, flipping once, until curled and almost cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add chopped garlic<\/strong> and half of the sliced scallions;<\/strong> cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.<\/p>\n Finish shrimp in sauce:<\/strong><\/p>\n To skillet with shrimp,<\/strong> add cream cheese,<\/strong> chopped red peppers,<\/strong> and \u2153 cup water.<\/strong> Cook, stirring, until cream cheese<\/strong> is melted, sauce<\/strong> is slightly thickened, and shrimp<\/strong> are cooked through, 1\u20132 minutes. Season to taste with salt<\/strong> and pepper.<\/strong><\/p>\n Finish & serve:<\/strong><\/p>\n Return saucepan with grits<\/strong> to medium heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons butter<\/strong> until melted, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt<\/strong> and pepper.<\/strong> Serve creamy Cajun shrimp<\/strong> over buttery grits<\/strong> and garnish with remaining scallions.<\/strong> Enjoy!<\/p>\n 1\u2153 TBS<\/p>\n and Buttery Grits Yield: 2 Adapted from: Dinnerly Two New Orleans favorites\u2014Cajun shrimp and creamy grits. Note: This needs a side of broccoli. 3oz grits 2scallions 4oz roasted red peppers 8oz shrimp \u00bdtsp 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…<\/p>\n
\nCook grits:<\/strong><\/p>\nCajun Spice Blend<\/span><\/h3>\n
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