Southern shrimp and Andouille sausage over creamy cheddar cheese grits.

Ingredients

Grits:

  • Instant white grits
  • Milk
  • Salt
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded

Sauce:

  • 1/2 lb shrimp, thawed
  • Mongolian Fire Oil (Chinese dept) or spicy oil
  • Canola oil
  • 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup green peppers, diced
  • 1/2 lb Andouille Sausage or Polish or anything spicy (not Italian)
  • Whipping cream to cover
  • Cajun Seasoning

Garnish:

  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped

Steps

  1. Make instant grits with milk and salt per package directions.
  2. Add shredded white cheddar cheese at end of cooking.
  3. Sprinkle thawed shrimp with Cajun seasoning and let set.
  4. Saute in hot oil (Mongolian Fire Oil and canola oil) the diced red and green peppers.
  5. Add sausage, sliced on diagonal (if uncooked, first cook it with vegetables).
  6. Add shrimp and saute till pink.
  7. Add whipping cream or evaporated milk to cover meat and vegetables.
  8. Cook down till thickened.
  9. Add Cajun seasoning till it’s “hot” enough for you.
  10. Plate grits with sauce on top and garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • Could add a fried egg on top the grits first for breakfast.
  • If using andouille sausage, it’s already cooked.