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Shrimp and Grits
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Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

  • 12 - 14 medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined
  • Olive oil
  • Cajun seasoning
  • 1 1/2 c. water
  • 1/2 c. old fashioned grits
  • 2 tbsp. butter, divided
  • 1/3 c. heavy cream
  • 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
  • green onion, chopped
  • bacon bits
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Drizzle olive oil on clean, raw shrimp, generously coat with Cajun seasoning, and cook in the air fryer at 380 degrees F for 6 minutes.
  2. Boil water with 1 tbsp. butter and a pinch of salt. Add in the grits and stir on low heat for 8 minutes, adding water a tbsp. at a time as needed, while stirring continually.
  3. Add in the rest of the butter and cook for another 4 minutes, then add in the heavy cream for 2 more minutes.
  4. Add salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning to taste.
  5. Fold in the cheese and plate with the cooked shrimp, green onion and bacon bits.
  6. *Don't have an air fryer? No worries, pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F, place shrimp in a 9" x 13" dish. Bake for 9 - 13 minutes.