SPICY SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE OVER GRITS
This is a great meal that screams New Orleans! The shrimp and sausage combo can't be beat and the spiciness is kept in check by the creamy grits.
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the grits: Bring 2 cups of the chicken stock, the heavy cream and 4 tablespoons of the butter to a simmer in a heavy saucepan. Gradually whisk in the grits. Reduce the heat and simmer until the grits have thickened, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid lumps. Once the grits are thick and creamy, adjust the consistency with stock, if necessary, and season with salt and pepper.
- For the shrimp and sausage: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the sausage and brown, then transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon, leaving all of the fat in the pan. Add the garlic, bell peppers and onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the shrimp and Cajun seasoning to the pan and saute until the shrimp are beginning to turn pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the reserved sausage and remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock to the skillet and reduce a bit to intensify those flavors. Stir in the remaining tablespoon butter at the end, garnish with parsley, and add the lemon juice.
- Serve the sausage, peppers and shrimp over the grits.
SPICY SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE OVER CHARLESTON-STYLE GRITS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 116
Steps:
- Season the shrimp with Essence and salt. Heat a large, heavy saute pan over medium-high heat and sear the andouille, cooking for about 3 minutes. Remove the andouille to a plate, and add the shrimp to the pan, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan, and heat the oil. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook until soft, 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons Essence to the pan, stirring well, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the chicken broth to the pan and cook until reduced slightly, 5 minutes.
- Stir the cream, green onions and parsley into the sauce and return the andouille and shrimp to the pan. Return sauce to a simmer and continue to cook until reduced slightly. Stir well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over Charleston-Style Grits.
- Season the shrimp with Essence and salt. Heat a large, heavy saute pan over medium-high heat and sear the andouille, cooking for about 3 minutes. Remove the andouille to a plate, and add the shrimp to the pan, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan, and heat the oil. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook until soft, 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons Essence to the pan, stirring well, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the chicken broth to the pan and cook until reduced slightly, 5 minutes.
- Stir the cream, green onions and parsley into the sauce and return the andouille and shrimp to the pan. Return sauce to a simmer and continue to cook until reduced slightly. Stir well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over Charleston-Style Grits.
- Season the shrimp with Essence and salt. Heat a large, heavy saute pan over medium-high heat and sear the andouille, cooking for about 3 minutes. Remove the andouille to a plate, and add the shrimp to the pan, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan, and heat the oil. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook until soft, 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons Essence to the pan, stirring well, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the chicken broth to the pan and cook until reduced slightly, 5 minutes.
- Stir the cream, green onions and parsley into the sauce and return the andouille and shrimp to the pan. Return sauce to a simmer and continue to cook until reduced slightly. Stir well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over Charleston-Style Grits.
- Season the shrimp with Essence and salt. Heat a large, heavy saute pan over medium-high heat and sear the andouille, cooking for about 3 minutes. Remove the andouille to a plate, and add the shrimp to the pan, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan, and heat the oil. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook until soft, 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons Essence to the pan, stirring well, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the chicken broth to the pan and cook until reduced slightly, 5 minutes.
- Stir the cream, green onions and parsley into the sauce and return the andouille and shrimp to the pan. Return sauce to a simmer and continue to cook until reduced slightly. Stir well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over Charleston-Style Grits.
- In a large, heavy sauce pan bring the water to a boil. Add a generous teaspoon of salt and the grits and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. When grits thicken add milk, cream and butter and return to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover sauce pan and cook for 45 minutes to one hour, until grits are tender, smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Keep covered and warm until ready to serve.
- In a large, heavy sauce pan bring the water to a boil. Add a generous teaspoon of salt and the grits and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. When grits thicken add milk, cream and butter and return to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover sauce pan and cook for 45 minutes to one hour, until grits are tender, smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Keep covered and warm until ready to serve.
- In a large, heavy sauce pan bring the water to a boil. Add a generous teaspoon of salt and the grits and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. When grits thicken add milk, cream and butter and return to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover sauce pan and cook for 45 minutes to one hour, until grits are tender, smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Keep covered and warm until ready to serve.
- In a large, heavy sauce pan bring the water to a boil. Add a generous teaspoon of salt and the grits and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. When grits thicken add milk, cream and butter and return to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover sauce pan and cook for 45 minutes to one hour, until grits are tender, smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Keep covered and warm until ready to serve.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
- Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
- Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
- Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
- Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
SMOTHERED ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP OVER CREAMY STONE GROUND GRITS
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories main-dish
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 4 to 6 minutes for a medium brown roux, about the color of peanut butter. Add the onions, peppers, and celery. Season with salt and cayenne. Continue cooking until the vegetables are wilted, about 8 minutes. Add the sausage and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and cayenne. Add the shrimp. Stir in the clam juice and cream. Bring the liquid to a simmer and continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and stir in the green onions. To serve, spoon the grits in the center of each serving bowl. Spoon the shrimp mixture over the grits. Garnish with parsley.
- In a large saucepan, over medium heat, combine the water, milk, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil. Stir in the grits. Cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. (The grits will stick to the bottom of the pan, so make sure not to scrape the bottom of the pan. If the grits absorbed all of the water, add some hot water to thin out.) Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cheese. The grits can either be served immediately or prepared in advance and reheated.
- If preparing in advance, grease a pan with a teaspoon of butter. Pour the grits into the pan and reheat in a 400 degree F for 15 minutes.
SPICY SHRIMP AND GRITS WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE REDEYE GRAVY
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 entrees or 8 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the andouille sausage, shallots, garlic and 1 teaspoon Creole spice mix and cook until the shallots become translucent and the sausage browns, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock, coffee, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil. Add the butter, reduce the heat and simmer until reduced by one-third. Add the shrimp and remaining teaspoon Creole spice mix and simmer until the shrimp are just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Divide the cheesy grits among bowls and top with the shrimp and redeye gravy. Garnish with the green onions.
- Combine the milk, butter, salt, pepper and 2 1/2 cups water in a 4-quart saucepan over high heat. Just before the mixture comes to a boil, slowly add the grits, stirring constantly to avoid clumps. Turn the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the Cheddar until completely melted. Adjust seasoning if necessary. If the grits are a little thick, add more water until the desired consistency is reached. Cover and keep warm.
SPICY SHRIMP WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE ON GRITS
Categories Pork Shellfish Mardi Gras Sausage Cornmeal Shrimp Spice Bell Pepper Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine hot pepper sauce, wine, shallot, lemon juice and vinegar in heavy medium saucepan. Boil over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup cream. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Bring 1/2 cup cream, 5 cups water, milk and butter to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in grits. Simmer until grits are very soft and thickened, stirring frequently, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, both bell peppers, onion and garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add shrimp, tomatoes, Cajun seasoning and Old Bay seasoning and sauté until shrimp are opaque in center, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Bring hot pepper-cream sauce to simmer. Spoon grits onto 6 plates, dividing equally. Spoon shrimp mixture over grits. Drizzle hot pepper-cream sauce over and serve.
- *Corn grits, also known as polenta, are available at Italian markets, natural foods stores and some supermarkets. If unavailable, substitute 2 cups regular yellow cornmeal, and cook about 30 minutes.
- **A smoked pork-and-beef sausage available at specialty foods stores. Smoked bratwurst, kielbasa or smoked Hungarian sausage can be substituted.
ANDOUILLE AND WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE GRITS
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sausage and cook for 5 minutes. Add the water, cream, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Gradually stir in the grits. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the grits are tender, smooth, and creamy, about 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in the chives and cheese and serve immediately.
SPICY SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE OVER GRITS
Make and share this Spicy Shrimp and Andouille Sausage over Grits recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Grains
Time 2h35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine the hot green pepper sauce, wine, shallots, lemon juice, and vinegar in a medium saucepan.
- Boil mixture over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 15 minutes).
- Stir in 1/2 cup of cream; set aside.
- Bring 1/2 cup cream, 5 cups water, milk and butter to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
- Gradually whisk in the grits.
- Simmer for about 1 hour or until the grits are very soft and thickened; stir frequently.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add sausage, peppers, onion, and garlic; saute until veggies are tender (about 8 minutes).
- Add shrimp, tomatoes, cajun seasoning, and Old Bay seasoning and saute until the shrimp are opaque in the center (about 6 minutes).
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Return hot-pepper cream mixture to a simmer.
- Spoon grits onto 6 plates.
- Spoon shrimp mixture over grits.
- Drizzle hot-pepper cream sauce over and serve.
GRILLED ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP OVER GRILLED GRITS
Steps:
- Grilled Grit Squares:
- To prepare grits, bring the water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. And gradually stir in the grits. Reduce the heat and simmer until thick, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese, white pepper, and pepper sauce.
- Spread the grits in a 15 by 10-inch pan coated with cooking spray and let cool completely on a wire rack. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Invert grits onto a cutting board and cut into 6 squares. Put the squares on a grill pan coated with cooking spray, and grill until lightly browned and thoroughly heated for 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan to a plate and keep warm.
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Put the andouille sausage on the grill and start to cook.
- In a saute pan, over the grill, add the butter and melt. Stir in the flour and cook for 4 to 6 minutes for a medium brown roux. Add the onions, peppers, and celery. Season with salt and cayenne. Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Remove the sausage from the grill. Dice, add to roux, and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and cayenne. Add the shrimp and stir in the clam juice and cream. Bring the liquid to a simmer and continue to cook until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the green onions. To serve, put a grilled grits square in the center of each serving bowl. Spoon the sausage/shrimp mixture over the grits and garnish with parsley or chive sprigs before serving. If desired, serve with Grilled Collard Greens.
SMOTHERED ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP OVER CREAMY STONE GROUND GRITS
Steps:
- In a saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 4 to 6 minutes for a medium brown roux, about the color of peanut butter. Add the onions, peppers, and celery. Season with salt and cayenne. Continue cooking until the vegetables are wilted, about 8 minutes. Add the sausage and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and cayenne. Add the shrimp. Stir in the water. Bring the liquid to a simmer and continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and stir in the green onions. To serve, spoon the grits in the center of each serving bowl. Spoon the shrimp mixture over grits. Garnish with parsley.
CRAWFISH BOUDIN BALLS, ANDOUILLE GRITS AND COLLARD GREEN CHOWCHOW
Steps:
- For the collard green chowchow: Combine the collard greens, cabbage, green tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, mustard seed and turmeric in a nonreactive heatproof bowl. Bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil, then pour over the vegetables. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- For the andouille grits: Render the andouille in a skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes. Add the stock, milk and cream, and bring to boil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the grits and cook, stirring frequently, for 30 to 40 minutes. Finish off with the Gouda and green onions. Keep warm.
- For the crawfish boudin balls: In a large pan over medium-high heat, saute the celery, garlic, onions and bell peppers in the olive oil and butter for 12 minutes, until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, pulse half of the crawfish a couple times in a food processor. Add the chopped crawfish and the whole crawfish to the pan of vegetables; saute for 10 minutes. During cooking, add the lemon juice, breadcrumbs, crab boil, Parmesan, Creole spice and rice. Finish off with the green onions and parsley. Spread on a baking sheet and let cool.
- Roll the boudin mixture into six balls. Arrange the flour, egg wash and panko in separate bowls; season with salt and pepper. Dredge the balls in flour, dip in egg wash and coat in panko.
- Deep-fry the boudin balls at 350 degrees F for 7 to 10 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve two boudin balls to a plate, accompanied by grits and chowchow.
SMOTHERED SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE OVER STONE-GROUND GRITS
When the shrimper gets your shrimp for ya, use it all. There's nothing like it. Included here is a recipe for shrimp stock so that every morsel of shrimp goodness can be enjoyed. Recipes by Emeril Lagasse, from "Farm to Fork," HarperStudio, New York, 2010, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat, and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the pan. While the butter is melting, season the shrimp with the paprika, salt, and cayenne. Add the shrimp to the pan and sear them for 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate, and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the saute pan, and when it has melted, add the andouille. Cook, stirring often, until most of the fat has rendered and the andouille is crispy, 3 minutes. Add the onions and saute for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add the garlic, shallot, and green onion bottoms, and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Raisethe heat to high, add the shrimp stock, and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the sour cream and stir to combine.
- Return the shrimp to the saute pan and fold them into the sauce. Cook until the shrimp are cooked through and hot, about 3 minutes. Stir in the green onion tops. Spoon the shrimp and sauce over the hot grits, garnish with the parsley, and serve while hot.
ANDOUILLE GRITS
Provided by Tory McPhail
Categories Breakfast Brunch Sauté Quick & Easy Sausage Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes. Add 3 3/4 cups broth and bring to boil. Gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until mixture is thick, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix in more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to thin, if desired. Stir in remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Season grits to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
SHRIMP & GRITS W/ ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE AND TASSO GRAVY RECIPE
Provided by charlotteh371
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Heat oil in sauté pan, sauté ½ of the green onion. Add sausage, cook then add shrimp and cook till done. Add Tasso gravy and toss to coat and heat all the way through. Place serving of hot creamy grits in each pasta bowl and pour portion of shrimp mixture over the grits. Garnish each dish with remaining green onions.
SAUTEED HEADS-ON GULF SHRIMP WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE AND TASSO HAM SERVED OVER CREAMY STONE-MILLED GRITS
Steps:
- Saute the shrimp in olive oil briefly until they start to color. Add the andouille sausage and tasso. Deglaze the pan with white wine. Let wine reduce until almost completely evaporated. Reduce the heat and slowly whisk in the butter until all incorporated. It is important at this stage not to let the sauce boil or the butter will break out of the sauce. It should also be noted that this sauce can not be reheated or kept warm for very long, therefore, it should be made right before serving. Finish with freshly chopped chives.
- Divide the warm Grits evenly between 2 warm plates. Divide the shrimp evenly over the Grits. Spoon over the sauce, making sure that each plate gets the sausage and ham. Serve immediately.
- Bring milk, butter, and salt to boil. Add grits. Reduce heat to low and cook 25 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and keep warm.
SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE WITH GRITS
Andouille adds a deep, smoky flavor to the sauce. If you can't find it, try kielbasa or even Spanish chorizo.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium pot, bring 5 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil over high. Whisk in grits and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add andouille and cook until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer andouille to a plate and reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and scallion whites to skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in flour. Whisk in broth and cream. Cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp and andouille and cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 5 minutes. To serve, top grits with shrimp mixture and sprinkle with scallion greens. Serve with tomatoes if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 g, Fat 19 g, Protein 32 g
ANDOUILLE AND WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE GRITS
How to make Andouille and White Cheddar Cheese Grits
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sausage and cook for 5 minutes. Add the water, cream, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Gradually stir in the grits. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the grits are tender, smooth, and creamy, about 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in the chives and cheese and serve immediately.
WEST COAST SHRIMP AND GRITS, ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE AND HOT SAUCE BUTTER
Steps:
- Shrimp and sauce: Over a medium heat saute shallots, leeks and andouille sausage in oil. When leeks and shallots turn translucent add the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Reduce by half. Add the 1/2 cup white wine and tomato puree and reduce. Add the shrimp and saute until cooked. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Grits: Bring 2 cups water, 2 cups milk, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon salt to a simmer in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Slowly whisk in grits, when incorporated reduce heat to low. Cook 30 to 45 minutes stirring frequently. When grits reach desired consistency remove from heat fold in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- To serve: Serve the shrimp and sauce over a bed of grits and enjoy!
SHRIMP AND GRITS WITH ANDOUILLE CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by Chez_Alexander
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Melt 2 TBS butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, stir 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to bowl. Add sausage (or ham) and garlic to skillet. Saute 1 minute. Add wine. Boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup cream, parsley, thyme, and shrimp with any accumulated juices. Simmer until shrimp are just opaque in center and sauce is thick enough to coat spoon, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 2. Meanwhile, bring 2 3/4 cup water to boil in large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in grits; sprinkle with salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer until grits are tender, whisking often, about 6 minutes. Whisk in remaining 1/3 cup cream and 1 TBS butter; season grits to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon grits into shallow bowls. Top with shrimp and sauce. Makes 4 servings. Each serving = 18 Weight Watchers points.
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A Brief to Andouille Grits Recipe
Andouille grits recipe is a classic Southern dish that is known for its irresistible taste and simplicity. The dish combines creamy grits and spicy Andouille sausage, creating a delicious and hearty meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for something savory, satisfying, and easy to make.What are Andouille sausages?
Andouille sausages are a popular type of Cajun smoked sausage that originated in France. These sausages are made with pork and spices, including garlic, cayenne pepper, and paprika, which give them their signature smoky, spicy flavor. Andouille sausages are great for adding a kick of flavor to any dish, from gumbo and jambalaya to grits.What are grits?
Grits are a Southern staple that is made from ground corn. The corn is boiled in water or milk, creating a creamy, porridge-like consistency. Grits are a versatile food that can be served as a side dish or as the main course. They are often seasoned with salt, butter, and cheese to enhance their flavor.How to make Andouille grits?
To make Andouille grits, you will need the following ingredients:- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 pound Andouille sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the grits and salt and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grits are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid.
- In a separate pan, cook the Andouille sausage over medium heat until browned and crispy. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.
- Add the milk, butter, cheddar cheese, green onion, and black pepper to the grits. Stir the grits until the cheese has melted and the ingredients are well-combined.
- Add the cooked Andouille sausage to the grits and stir until the sausage is evenly distributed. Serve the Andouille grits hot with additional green onions on top, if desired.
Variations of Andouille grits recipe
There are many variations of the Andouille grits recipe, depending on personal preferences and the ingredients that are available. Here are a few variations to consider:- Add shrimp: The addition of shrimp to Andouille grits creates a delicious seafood twist on this classic dish.
- Use different types of cheese: Instead of cheddar cheese, try using pepper jack or Parmesan cheese to give the dish a different flavor.
- Use different types of sausage: If you don't have Andouille sausage, you can substitute it with any spicy or smoked sausage.
- Top with eggs: Add a fried or poached egg on top of the Andouille grits for a breakfast twist on the dish.