Smothered Shrimp with Andouille Sausage and Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn Grits

Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins | Yield: 4 Servings

You can now enjoy this dish in the comfort of your home! This Smothered Shrimp with Andouille Sausage and Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn Grits is packed with amazing flavors in every bite! Ready in just 1 hour and 15 minutes. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Shrimp

1 c chicken broth

1 can (15 oz) diced fire-roasted tomatoes – undrained

1 lb. wild-caught American shrimp – (16-20 count) peeled, deveined and tail removed

2 tbsp butter

1 stalk celery – finely chopped

1 small onion – finely chopped

4 cloves garlic – minced

3 links Andouille sausage links – (7 oz.) halved lengthwise and sliced

1 small green bell pepper – finely chopped

1 tbsp olive oil

⅓ c heavy cream

Salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning – or to taste

2 tbsp chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

½ tsp cayenne pepper – or to taste

Grits

½ c freshly grated Parmesan cheese

salt

1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper

3 c chicken broth

2 tbsp heavy cream

½ c quick grits

Directions:

For the Shrimp:

Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Add oil and butter, then allow them to become hot.

Add onion into the hot skillet, then sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes or until translucent.

Add the celery and bell pepper, then sauté for about 8 minutes or until soft.

Add Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, garlic, and flour. Stir and cook for a few seconds.

Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, and sausage. Allow the mixture to boil.

Turn the heat down to low, then simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes or until the texture of the sauce becomes thick.

Add shrimp, then stir and cook for about 3 minutes.

Add the heavy cream and stir until well blended.

Serve right away with the grits. Enjoy!

For the Grits:

Boil the chicken, then season with salt to taste.

Add the grits, then refer to the directions provided on the package on how to cook them.

Add cream, black pepper, and cheese. Stir until well blended. Serve!

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