Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of Honey Butter Cajun Shrimp with Smoked Gouda Grits. Creamy, cheesy grits are topped with succulent shrimp, coated in a sweet and spicy honey butter Cajun sauce. A luxurious and comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
For the Smoked Gouda Grits:
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock/broth or water
- 2 cups whole milk, divided
- 1 1/2 cups stone-ground corn grits
- 8 ounces smoked gouda cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Honey Butter Cajun Shrimp:
- 1 lb raw medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tablespoon Creole Cajun Seasoning
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Zest of 1 small lemon
- Fresh dill or herb of choice, as topping (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate Shrimp:
- Pat shrimp dry, season with Creole Cajun seasoning, and refrigerate.
- Cook Grits:
- Combine stock, 1 cup milk, and grits in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed and grits are tender.
- Add Cheese and Butter:
- Stir in smoked gouda, butter, and remaining 1 cup milk until cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Keep warm.
- Cook Shrimp:
- Heat butter in a skillet.
- Cook shrimp until pink and opaque.
- Set aside.
- Make Honey Butter Sauce:
- Add shallot to the skillet, cook until tender.
- Add garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Bring to a slight boil.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce:
- Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat.
- Serve:
- Serve grits in bowls, top with shrimp and sauce.
- Garnish with fresh herbs (optional).
Notes
- Read the blog post for additional tips and tricks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
