Description
Southern comfort meets coastal charm in this hearty Shrimp and Smoked Sausage Grits dish, blending spicy sausage, succulent shrimp, and creamy stone-ground grits. Creole seasonings and rich flavors promise a memorable meal that welcomes you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp (26/30 count), peeled and deveined
- 1 lb smoked Andouille sausage, diced and sliced
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups whole milk
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons creole seasoning
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Dairy and Finishing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup aged cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Minced chives for serving
Instructions
- Initiate the grits preparation by bringing chicken stock and whole milk to a rolling boil in a large saucepan. Gradually whisk in stone-ground grits, reducing heat to low. Stir periodically during the 20-25 minute cooking process until the mixture transforms into a luxuriously thick and creamy consistency.
- Simultaneously, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Introduce diced onion and celery, sautéing until they become translucent and tender. Incorporate minced garlic and allow it to release its aromatic essence for an additional minute.
- Introduce smoked Andouille sausage to the skillet, browning it thoroughly. Dust the ingredients with creole seasoning, then add shrimp. Cook until the seafood turns a vibrant pink and becomes fully opaque, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine, carefully scraping accumulated flavor bits from the bottom of the pan. Incorporate half and half, allowing the liquid to simmer and gradually thicken. Finish by melting butter into the sauce, ensuring complete integration.
- Complete the dish by folding aged cheddar cheese into the finished grits until fully melted. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to personal preference. Transfer creamy grits to serving plates, artfully topping with the succulent shrimp and sausage mixture. Enhance the presentation by sprinkling minced chives as a final flourish.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting creole seasoning for those who prefer milder or bolder flavors.
- Swap dairy milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk for lactose-intolerant or vegan diners.
- Choose gluten-free chicken stock and verify sausage ingredients to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Use smoked turkey sausage as a leaner protein alternative without compromising rich, smoky flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg