Best Cajun Veggies And Grits Recipes

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25 EASY CAJUN RECIPE COLLECTION



25 Easy Cajun Recipe Collection image

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 25

Authentic New Orleans Gumbo
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Red Beans and Rice
Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Jambalaya
Smothered Chicken
Louisiana Deviled Crab Cakes
Smothered Cabbage and Potatoes
Cajun-Style Fried Deviled Eggs
Spicy Cajun Dipping Sauce
Cajun Shrimp Dip
Cajun Corn Maque Choux
Boudin Balls
Authentic Cajun Dirty Rice
Muffaletta Sandwiches
Cajun Black-Eyed Peas
Cajun Potato Salad
Hoppin' John
How To Make Cajun Onions
Cajun Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts
Cajun Cauliflower Bites
Oven Roasted Cajun Sweet Potato Wedges
Cajun Crab Dip
Cajun Aioli
Pineapple and Coconut Cajun Cake

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  • Prep a Cajun dish in 30 minutes or less!

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CHEESY CAJUN SHRIMP AND GRITS



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I was born and raised in the South. A few years ago I moved to Pennsylvania, where good Southern comfort food was hard to find. So I created these creamy, smoky Cajun shrimp and grits to remind me of home. -Kailey Thompson, Palm Bay, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking grits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter, cubed
8 bacon strips, chopped
2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and butter until melted; keep warm., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir shrimp in bacon drippings until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in Cajun seasoning and parsley., Divide grits among 8 serving bowls; top with shrimp mixture and the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Fat 34g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 215mg cholesterol, Sodium 968mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CAJUN STEAK AND GRITS



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Grits are one of the ultimate comfort foods and for good reason! They're warm, creamy, and cheesy. In this dish, the grits are topped with spiced steak and the Cajun holy trinity of onions, peppers and celery.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds flank steak
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup quick-cooking grits
4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced, plus celery leaves for topping
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut the steak into 4 equal-size pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Rub the Cajun seasoning all over the steak. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add the steak; cook until charred in spots, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to a plate.
  • Meanwhile, make the grits: Bring 3 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk in the grits and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Lower the heat and whisk in the cheese, milk and 2 tablespoons butter; season with salt and pepper. Keep warm over low heat.
  • In the same skillet you cooked the steak, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and celery and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook until evaporated, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Divide the grits among bowls. Slice the steak and place on top of the grits. Top with the vegetable mixture and celery leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710, Fat 40 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Cholesterol 167 milligrams, Sodium 973 milligrams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 4 grams

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