Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage
Breakfast & Brunch
#shrimpandgrits
#southern

Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage

Succulent shrimp and smoky andouille sausage over creamy cheese grits — a Lowcountry classic.

45 min
4 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

25m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

620

Protein

42 g

Carbs

35 g

Fat

35 g

Share This Recipe

#southernfood#comfortfood#homecooking#southernrecipes

Ingredients

Shop the tools
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz andouille sausage, sliced
  • 4 cups cooked cheese grits
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

1

Cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.

2

In the same skillet, brown andouille sausage. Remove and set aside.

3

Sauté bell pepper and onion in bacon fat until softened, about 5 minutes.

4

Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

5

Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning and add to skillet.

6

Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink.

7

Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and butter. Simmer 2 minutes.

8

Return bacon and sausage to skillet, toss to combine.

9

Serve shrimp mixture over hot cheese grits.

10

Garnish with sliced green onions.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Don't overcook the shrimp - they should be just pink and tender, as they'll continue cooking slightly in the hot sauce.

Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, SouthernComfy.com earns from qualifying purchases.

Never Miss a Recipe!

Get Southern comfort food recipes delivered to your inbox weekly. Plus practical cooking tips and recipe guides!

By subscribing, you agree to receive our weekly newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime.

Southern Cookbooks Worth Owning

Expand your Southern cooking repertoire

The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook

by Matt Lee & Ted Lee

Stories and recipes for Southerners and would-be Southerners

Find on Books-A-Million

Southern Living Annual Recipes

by Southern Living

A year-round collection of Southern recipes

Find on Books-A-Million

The Gift of Southern Cooking

by Edna Lewis & Scott Peacock

Traditional recipes with stories and techniques

Find on Books-A-Million

Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries

by Toni Tipton-Martin

Celebrating the life of African American cooks

Find on Books-A-Million
Browse All Southern Cookbooks

This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase through these links.

Comments (0)

Please sign in to leave a comment

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!