Cajun Shrimp with Cheese Grits Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/4 cups 2% low-fat milk
2 cups water
2 tsp chicken soup base ( paste)
1/2 tsp smoked salt
1 cup regular grits, uncooked
1/2 lb andouille sausage , cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3/4 cup diced green bell pepper
3/4 cup diced yellow onion
3/4 cup diced celery
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp cajun seasoning
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes , with juice
1 cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste (optional)
1 lb fresh large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional)

Directions:

Bring milk, water, chicken soup base, and smoked salt to a boil in a saucepan; slowly whisk in grits, reduce heat to low, and cover pan. Simmer until grits are tender and thick, about 20 minutes. Keep grits warm.
Brown andouille sausage slices with vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; remove sausage and set aside.
Cook and stir green bell pepper, yellow onion, celery, and jalapeno pepper in the same skillet until onion is tender and translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir flour into the vegetables until well coated; gradually stir in fire-roasted tomatoes and white wine, cooking until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stir bay leaf into the sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes; season with salt and black pepper.
Mix cooked andouille sausage and shrimp into the sauce and cook, stirring often, until sausage is hot and shrimp are pink and no longer translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
Just before serving, stir Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses into grits until melted.
To serve, spoon grits onto a serving plate and top with shrimp, sausage slices, and sauce. Garnish with chopped chives.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	414.16 Kcal (1734 kJ)
Calories from fat	226.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.21g	39%
Cholesterol	70.04mg	23%
Sodium	1230.26mg	51%
Potassium	240.33mg	5%
Total Carbs	26.1g	9%
Sugars	5.09g	20%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	5%
Protein	16.06g	32%
Vitamin C	20.7mg	34%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	8.5mg	47%
Calcium	242.8mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	131.33 Kcal (550 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.99g	39%
Cholesterol	22.21mg	23%
Sodium	390.12mg	51%
Potassium	76.21mg	5%
Total Carbs	8.28g	9%
Sugars	1.61g	20%
Dietary Fiber	0.4g	5%
Protein	5.09g	32%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	34%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	20%
Iron	2.7mg	47%
Calcium	77mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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