Cajun Shrimp & Grits

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 oz. tasso ham, minced
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/4 lbs. shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
• 2 1/4 cups water, divided
• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 cup fat-free milk (almond milk ok to sub)
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham; saute 2 minutes or until edges are golden. Add onion; saute 2 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add shrimp to pan, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook 3 minutes, turning once. Add 1/4 cup water, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Remove from heat; add butter, stirring to melt. Cover and keep warm.

2. Bring milk, salt, and 2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat. Gradually add grits and cook until thick and bubbly, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove grits from heat. Add cheese. Stir with a whisk until cheese melts.

3. Spoon grits evenly onto 6 plates. Top with shrimp and ham mixture. Sprinkle with green onions.