CAJUN PEPPERED SHRIMP AND GRITS

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Make and share this Cajun Peppered Shrimp and Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories Cajun

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

6 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking grits
2 tablespoons butter
1 (6 ounce) package processed cheese with garlic
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup olive oil
3 lbs medium shrimp, peeled
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup chopped green onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
basil
thyme
oregano
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Grits:.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease a large saucepan with cooking spray.
Add water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Stir in salt and grits.
Lower heat and cook, stirring occasionally until water is absorbed and grits thicken.
Add butter, cheeses and Worcestershire.
Cook until cheese melts.
Pour into greased casserole dish and bake for about 20 minutes to set.
Shrimp:.
In large saucepan, melt butter and oil over medium heat.
Add shrimp and sauté just until pink.
Stir in all ingredients and seasonings.
Simmer about 10 minutes.
Mixture will be very saucy.
Serve a scoop of grits surrounded with shrimp and sauce.
Serve with hot French bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.1, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 312.2, Sodium 1184.7, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 41.6