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Spicy Shrimp & Andouille Sausage With Cheesy Grits

Here's how you make Spicy Shrimp & Andouille Sausage With Cheesy Grits
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 45m
  • Cook: 65m
  • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • FOR THE GRITS
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 yellow onions, small diced
  • 16 cups water
  • 24 ounces dry grits (regular grits)
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (white)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • FOR THE SAUSAGE & SHRIMP
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, fine diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 4 (12 ounces) andouille sausage links (thinly sliced, about 3-4 ounces each)
  • 2 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined, 26-30 count, thawed if frozen)
  • 1 can (28 ounce) diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons hot sauce (Sriracha sauce)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • TO MAKE THE GRITS

  • Step 1: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over med-high heat. Add in the 2 fine chopped onions and brown. Once they are browned, slowly add in all the water and bring to a boil. Slowly stir in the grits and cook on medium heat until they are cooked, about 45 minutes. After cooking time, add in butter, cheese, salt and pepper and keep warm.

  • TO MAKE THE SAUSAGE & SHRIMP

  • Step 2: In a large saute pan, add in 2 tablespoons olive oil, heat over med-high heat. Add in one chopped onion, bell peppers and sausage slices. Saute for 5 to 6 minutes. Next, add in the shrimp. Cook about 5 minutes.

  • Step 3: Finish by stirring in the diced tomatoes, Sriracha, salt and pepper and stew for 10 minutes on low heat.

  • Step 4: Serve the shrimp over top of the cheesy grits.


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