Creole Shrimp & Grits

Excuse me, that was so rude of me. I just couldn’t help it. 

That’s what I’d be saying to you, had we been at the same table enjoying this Creole Shrimp. Because I would have been licking my bowl. Seriously, I did.

This meal is magical.

I liked my plate…in front of the boys…and we all had a good laugh about it. Despite my horrible manners.

But seriously, just look at it. It’s not just the colors….can you taste the flavors too?!

A little tang from the tomatoes, a little punch from the white wine, a little zing from the Cajun seasoning. All combined with delicious shrimp and creamy grits. Ahhhhhhh.

Now you get why I licked my bowl. 😉

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Creole Shrimp & Grits

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Servings: 4 persons

Ingredients

• 1 lb. peeled deveined shrimp
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup white cooking wine
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper
• Sliced green onions, as garnish
• Crushed red pepper, as optional garnish
• Quick cooking grits, as side dish
• Salad, as side dish

Instructions

• In a large skillet, add the olive oil and saute the shrimp for 1 minute. Stir in the halved tomatoes, white cooking wine, chicken stock, Cajun seasoning and bring to bubbling. Stir in the heavy cream, until thin sauce forms. Let simmer for 5 to 7 minutes to allow flavors to mingle. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook the grits (or polenta), as directed.
• Spoon the grits into serving bowls and top with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions and crushed red pepper or more Cajun seasoning.
• Serve Creole Shrimp with Polenta and side salad.

This recipe is featured on Julia’s Simply Southern Meal Plan Monday #114.