INGREDIENTS Cajun Seasoning – Chili powder – Ground cumin – Oregano – Garlic powder – Smoked paprika – Onion powder – Cayenne pepper – Salt & pepper Shrimp & Cream Sauce – Chicken Andouille Sausage – Raw shrimp – EVOO – Garlic parsley – Scallions – Pimento – Broth – Cornstarch
INGREDIENTS – Cornmeal – Butter – Milk – Cheddar cheese – Salt & pepper
The delicious mild cajun cream sauce is easy to make and dairy free! Prepare the sauce ahead of time to cut down on cooking later. Sausage and shrimp pair well together in this meal, making eveyrone happy with the extra protein built in. The coarse cornmeal used provides a delicious texture.
REMOVE THE TAILS FROM THE SHRIMP, SEASON WELL.
A HEAVY BOTTOMED PAN IS BEST FOR COOKING GRITS. IT PROVIDES EVEN, CONSISTENT HEAT.
GET READY FOR SOME BRISK WHISKING OF THE GRITS! YOU'LL END UP WITH A THICK AND CREAMY SAUCE.
ADD YOUR SLICED SAUSAGE ROUNDS TO A HOT SKILLET TO HEAT UP.
REMOVE THE SAUSAGE FROM PAN, ADD A BIT MORE OIL AND COOK THE SHRIMP. SET THE SHRIMP ASIDE FROM THE PAN AS WELL.
USING THE SAME PAN, ADD IN THE VEGGIES AND THEN THE BROTH. WHEN YOU POUR IN THE CORNSTARCH SLURRY, THE SAUCE WILL BEGIN TO THICKEN. WHEN THAT HAPPENS, ADD IN THE SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP.
FINISH THE GRITS WITH THE ADDITION OF BUTTER. LET IT BEGIN MELTING INTO THE MIX, THEN SPRINKLE THE CHEESE IN. TIME TO ASSEMBLE WITH A PLATE OF GRITS AND THE MEATY CREAM SAUCE OVER THAT.