Get the Recipe: Andouille Sausage + Jerk Shrimp and Cheddar Grits
Jerk Shrimp and Andouille Sausage are cooked to perfection and laid on a bed of ultra creamy cheddar grits for the ultimate Southern meal!
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound deveined and shelled shrimp
- 2 teaspoons McCormick Jerk seasoning
- 1/2 package of Johnsonville Andouille Sausage, sliced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup yellow corn grits
- 2 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onion stalks, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Cheddar Grits
- In a medium to large sauce pan bring chicken broth to a boil, add grits and reduce heat to low.
- Cover and let grits simmer for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When grits have absorbed the liquid add cream cheese, shredded cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir mixture well, cover and remove from heat.
For the Sausage and Jerk Shrimp
- Place shrimp in a large plastic bag or mixing bowl and toss with the Jerk seasoning, making sure it is evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook 3 minutes on each side or until shrimp is pink and tender.
- Remove shrimp from skillet.
- Add sliced sausage and let cook approximately 2 minute on each side.
- Remove sausage from skillet.
- To assemble the shrimp and grits add a heaping serving of grits to two shallow bowls. Top with shrimp, sausage, chopped green onions, and additional salt and pepper.
Serving: 1 bowl (1/2 of recipe), Calories: 623kcal, Carbohydrates: 35.6g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 33g, Cholesterol: 241.7mg, Sodium: 2032.5mg, Fiber: 1.2g, Sugar: 0.4g
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