Name: Andouille Sausage and Jerk Shrimp Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 0.5 pounds (227 g) deveined and shelled shrimp; 2 tsp McCormick Jerk seasoning; 0.5 package Johnsonville Andouille Sausage, sliced; 2 tsp olive oil; 2 cups (473 ml) chicken broth; 0.5 cups (118 ml) yellow corn grits; 2 ounces (57 g) reduced fat cream cheese; 1 cups (237 ml) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 stalks chopped green onion stalks; salt and pepper

Description

Spicy jerk shrimp and savory andouille sausage
sit atop creamy cheddar grits for a satisfying Southern supper.

Ingredients

Units Scale

0.5 pounds (227 g) deveined and shelled shrimp
2 tsp McCormick Jerk seasoning
0.5 package Johnsonville Andouille Sausage, sliced
2 tsp olive oil
2 cups (473 ml) chicken broth
0.5 cups (118 ml) yellow corn grits
2 ounces (57 g) reduced fat cream cheese
1 cups (237 ml) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 stalks chopped green onion stalks
salt and pepper

Instructions

For the Cheddar Grits
In a medium to large saucepan, 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, salt, and pepper to taste.
Stir the 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, ensuring even coating.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat (approximately 375°F/190°C). Add shrimp and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until pink and tender.
Remove shrimp from the skillet.
Add sliced sausage and cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side.
Remove sausage from the 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.

Notes

For a smokier flavor, use smoked andouille sausage.
If you don’t have cream cheese, use an equal amount of sour cream or heavy cream.
To make this dish ahead, prepare the grits and shrimp/sausage separately and reheat before assembling.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 600
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 800
Fat: 35
Saturated Fat: 15
Unsaturated Fat: 15
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50
Fiber: 5
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 200