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30-Minute Shrimp and Grits with Spicy Smoked Sausage

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30-Minute Shrimp and Grits with Spicy Smoked Sausage is a comforting Southern classic that brings warmth and flavor to your table. This quick and satisfying dish features succulent shrimp sautéed to perfection, paired with zesty smoked sausage over a creamy bed of stone-ground grits. Perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress in just half an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup stone-ground grits
  • 4 oz spicy smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in grits, then reduce heat to low. Stir until thickened (about 5 minutes). Add heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sliced sausage until browned (about 5 minutes). Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, add shrimp along with garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (about 3 minutes per side).
  4. Return sausage to the skillet; gently mix with shrimp.
  5. Serve creamy grits topped with the shrimp and sausage mixture, garnished with green onions.

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Keywords: - For added richness, sprinkle freshly grated cheese on top before serving. - Customize by substituting shrimp with chicken or adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.

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