Published 11/6/2024 Say hello to Linley’s favorite high-protein dinner – cajun shrimp and grits! This is an OG Fit Foodie recipe and we recently retested it in the Fit Foodie kitchen and not a thing changed, it’s that good!
Easy Cajun Shrimp Ingredients
Okay this shrimp recipe. SLAYS. Here’s what you need:
Jumbo shrimp Cajun seasoning Red pepper flakes Garlic cloves Salt Avocado Oil
We used our homemade cajun seasoning for this and it’s quite mild. If you use a pre-made seasoning, make sure to decrease according to how much spice you like!
How to Prepare Your Shrimp
This is a 2 step process — marinate and then pan-fry! Would you rather air fry your shrimp? Check out our air fryer shrimp recipe!
What You Need for the Grits
These delicious grits are made with 4 simple ingredients.
Cornmeal Broth Greek Yogurt Parmesan Cheese
Sometimes grits can be a little intimidating, but have no fear. They are so easy to make! All you do is bring the cornmeal and broth to a boil and let it simmer over low heat until the cornmeal breaks down and becomes creamy. After that, you add in the Greek yogurt (sometimes I put in extra Greek for extra creaminess) and parmesan to cream up the grits. They are AMAZING.
Are grits gluten-free?
Yes, grits are made out of corn, not wheat! So for those of you who are gluten-free, grits are a great side option for you.
Though we used chicken broth, you can use any broth you’d like! You can also use water, your grits just won’t be as flavorful! We add Greek yogurt for tartness and it’s creaminess, but you can use a little heavy cream or skip it all together! As for the parmesan, you can use any type of cheese that you would like. It doesn’t have to be parmesan! Goat cheese or shredded cheddar cheese would also be delicious!
How do I eat left over grits?
Left over grits tend to get super thick! All of the moisture is absorbed and you are left with a weird big clump! Have no fear, all you have to do is reheat the grits and add broth until it reaches it’s original consistency!
Don’t forget the slaw!
Honestly, the slaw in this cajun shrimp and grits recipe is a must make! It is perfectly light and balances out the heaviness of the grits and the spice of the shrimp! We are also BIG fans of combining hot and cold in meals. The cold coleslaw is so good with the warmth of the other two parts of this meal! We make our slaw with our favorite kale slaw mix (we love this one). However, feel free to use a combination of chopped kale and red cabbage!
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