Cheesy Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Grits

by kinsey adam

PREPARATION OF CHEESY CAJUN SHRIMP & SAUSAGE GRITS:

2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on(optional) 2 bunches of chopped green onions
2 Tbsp Zyde’ceaux Joe’s (Winnfield Cajun Dust) All-Purpose seasoning
1 stick of butter
1 lbs Andouille Sausage (cut into whole slices)
For the Grits: 1 cup grits (quick or old fashioned)
3 cups water
1/4 cup of Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 stick of butter)

Utensils Needed:

Directions:

Cooking Grits:

Start off with your grits, Bring water to a boil, add grits and pinch of sea salt and butter. Reduce to medium heat, cover let cook to desired consistency. Stir frequently to prevent sticking add Heavy Whipping Cream (for creaminess). Once your grits have reach the desired consistency, remove from heat. Add shredded cheese into hot grits and stir. Once removed from heat Add 1 tsp of Zyde’ceaux Joe’s (Winnfield Cajun Dust) All-Purpose seasoning your the grits.

Cooking Sausage:

Cook the Andouille Sausage on medium heat until lightly brown on both sides. Remove the sausages from the skillet (keep sausage grease in the skillet). 

Cooking Shrimp:

Using the same skillet with sausage grease add 1 stick of butter and (Winnfield Cajun Dust) All-Purpose seasoning. Allow your shrimp to cook on both sides for 1-2 minute each side (max) and remove shrimp.(Leftover Sausage/Shrimp Butter sauce is optional served over your grits)

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