New Orleans shrimp and grits with just the right amount of Cajun spice.

The cheese grits are perfectly smooth and velvety, the ideal complement for the saucy shrimp.

To finish it off, the bright lemon juice balances the richness of the Andouille and sauce.

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Learn how to make New Orleans shrimp and grits.

This will be unlike any shrimp and grits you’ve had beforewhich is precisely the point.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen.

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Reheat on the stovetop until hot throughout before serving.

To enhance its Southern flair, pair withclassic sideslike collard greens, fried okra, biscuits, or hushpuppies.

onion

1/4cupfinely chopped green bell pepper(from 1 small [8 oz.]

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bell pepper)

1/4cupfinelychopped celery(from 1 medium [1 oz.]

stalk)

1small(3 oz.

Add shallot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes.

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Slowly whisk in grits, and reduce heat to medium.

Cook, whisking often, until grits are thickened and tender, about 5 minutes.

Cover and keep warm.

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Cook shrimp:

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high.

Add shrimp, and sprinkle with salt; cook, undisturbed, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Flip shrimp, and cook, undisturbed, until lightly browned but not cooked through, about 1 minute.

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Transfer to a plate.

Return shrimp to skillet, and coat in sauce; cook until cooked through, about 1 minute.

Garnish and serve:

Serve shrimp over grits; sprinkle with scallions.

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It’s served over cheesy, creamy grits for a taste of New Orleans in every bite.

you’re able to absolutely swap the fresh shrimp for frozen.

Just thaw, drain, and dry thoroughly before cooking as directed, adjusting the cooking time as needed.

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