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    Soulfully Made » Main Dish » Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Cream Sauce

    Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Cream Sauce

    Nikki Lee Published:February 5, 2017 | Updated: August 17, 2021

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    This Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Cream Sauce is just the thing to spice things up for your dinner for two at home!  It's the perfect amount of heat balanced with luscious, velvety, creamy, cheesy grits.  Can you tell I get so excited about eating this??!!  I am pretty sure your Valentine will get excited when you make this too!

    a closeup of this shrimp and grits with andouille cream sauce recipe

    My husband and I ate at a boutique hotel in St Augustine years ago, and had the most amazing Shrimp and Grits.  I don't know why I didn't beg the chef for the recipe, but I came home and worked on recreating it.   I couldn't believe I waited so long to make this at home because it is so flavorful and easy to make.  Maybe it's because it's a bit of an indulgence with all its creamy goodness.  But, that makes this an ideal dish to celebrate a romantic dinner for two!

    Let's get started making the dish! We don't want to keep your hot date waiting!

    Bring, 2 ¾ cups water (or chicken broth), grits, and salt to a boil over medium high heat in a saucepan with lid. Stir in ⅓ cup cream, 2 tablespoons butter, and cheese, reduce to medium low to low and cover. Simmer, stirring grits occasionally, until grits are tender about 5 to 6 minutes.

    creamy white grits cooking in a saucepan with a red whisk

    Meanwhile, melt one tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook for one minute.  Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon (as to keep drippings in pan) and transfer to a bowl.


    juicy pink shrimp sautéing in a black cast iron skillet for this shrimp and grits with andouille cream sauce recipe

    Add bacon, sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic to skillet. Sauté until onion and pepper begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add wine. Boil for about 3 minutes or until reduced by half.

    chopped andouille sausage and mirepoix sautéing in a black cast iron skillet

    Add ¾ cup cream, parsley, thyme, cayenne pepper, and shrimp.  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, if desired (I usually don’t need to add any).

    the shrimp and andouille cream sauce for this shrimp and grits recipe

    Now you are all ready to plate.  Spoon grits onto plate and top with Shrimp and Andouille Cream Sauce.  Sprinkle with some fresh parsley and you could add a little parmesan cheese too!  Now you are ready for that spicy dinner with your red hot valentine!

    a closeup of this shrimp and grits with andouille cream sauce recipe on a white plate

    a closeup of this shrimp and grits with andouille cream sauce recipe

    Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Cream Sauce

    Author: Nikki Lee
    4.84 from 12 votes
    Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Cream Sauce
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 784 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
    • 1 ½ pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
    • 1 slice thick cut hickory or Applewood smoked bacon, diced
    • 4 ounces andouille sausage, diced into small cubes
    • 1 large garlic clove, minced
    • ⅛ cup sweet onion
    • ⅛ cup bell pepper
    • ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
    • ¾ cup plus ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream, divided
    • Cayenne pepper to taste, I use ¼ teaspoon
    • ½ tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
    • ½ tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
    • 2 ¾ cups water or chicken broth
    • 1 cup quick-cooking grits
    • 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 ½ to 2 cups sharp cheddar

    Instructions
     

    • Bring, 2 ¾ cups water (or chicken broth), grits, and salt to a boil over medium high heat in a saucepan with lid.
    • Stir in ⅓ cup cream, 2 tablespoons butter, and cheese, reduce to medium low to low and cover.
    • Simmer, stirring grits occasionally, until grits are tender about 5 to 6 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, melt one tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium high heat.
    • Add shrimp and cook for one minute.
    • Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon (as to keep drippings in pan) and transfer to a bowl.
    • Add bacon, sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic to skillet. Sauté until onion and pepper begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
    • Add wine. Boil for about 3 minutes or until reduced by half.
    • Add ¾ cup cream, parsley, thyme, cayenne pepper, and shrimp. 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, if desired (I usually don’t need to add any).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 1 serving Calories: 784 kcal Carbohydrates: 35 g Protein: 44 g Fat: 53 g Saturated Fat: 28 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g Monounsaturated Fat: 14 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 361 mg Sodium: 2600 mg Potassium: 463 mg Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 3 g Vitamin A: 1811 IU Vitamin C: 7 mg Calcium: 437 mg Iron: 2 mg

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Renee's Kitchen Adventures says

      February 08, 2017 at 5:57 pm

      I love a good shrimp and grits recipe and this one looks like it really delivers! Oh that cream sauce is making my mouth water! This MUST go on our menu soon! Maybe for Mardi Gras! it would be perfect!!

      Reply
      • Nikki says

        February 09, 2017 at 10:49 am

        Thank you Renee! The cream sauce makes the dish! Let me know what you think if you try it!

        Reply
      • Lisa Ann Young says

        July 28, 2019 at 9:18 am

        5 stars
        I'm making it today!!

        Reply
        • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

          August 14, 2019 at 9:37 am

          I hope you enjoyed it!!

    2. Jennifer Gainer says

      February 07, 2017 at 10:25 am

      This looks delicious can't wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Nikki says

        February 08, 2017 at 7:40 am

        Thank you Jennifer! Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    3. Stacy says

      February 06, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, my goodness! That creamy sauce with shrimp. It's perfection served over those grits but I could just eat them with a spoon straight from the pan, Nikki!

      Reply
      • Nikki says

        February 06, 2017 at 4:11 pm

        Stacy you are not kidding! I could eat them straight out of the pan too!

        Reply
    4. Marion Myers says

      February 06, 2017 at 2:27 am

      Yummm Shrimp and grits is one of those combos I wouldn't try for a long time and then LOVED upon first bite. What a great idea for a Valentine's Day dinner at home! Thanks for sharing, Nikki!

      Reply
      • Nikki says

        February 06, 2017 at 11:29 am

        One of my favorites too! A great indulgence for Valentine's Day! Thank you for stopping by, Marion!

        Reply
    5. Caroline says

      February 05, 2017 at 8:45 pm

      Sounds like a tasty sauce, and definitely comfort food too.

      Reply
      • Nikki says

        February 06, 2017 at 11:32 am

        Thank you Caroline! It really is! Don't you just love comfort foods? I know I do.

        Reply
    6. Kristen Chidsey says

      February 05, 2017 at 7:26 pm

      This is one luxious dish worthy of date night WOW!! Love it!

      Reply
      • Nikki says

        February 06, 2017 at 11:33 am

        Yes! Only the best for date night! Thank you Kristen!

        Reply
    7. Wendy Klik says

      February 05, 2017 at 7:19 pm

      Yum....what a wonderful dinner to serve up to your Valentine.

      Reply
      • Nikki says

        February 06, 2017 at 11:33 am

        Yes! Gotta have something special for Valentine's Day! Thank you Wendy!

        Reply
    8. The Ninja Baker says

      February 05, 2017 at 5:17 pm

      Tokyo, Japan is my hometown yet I've always had a fascination with all things Southern. Thank you for the how-to on proper shrimp and grits =)

      Reply
      • Nikki says

        February 06, 2017 at 11:53 am

        I'm glad you share in my love for all things Southern! Thank you for stopping by Ninja Baker! I look forward to following along with you!

        Reply
    9. Jersey Girl Cooks says

      February 05, 2017 at 11:52 am

      Can you believe I have not made shrimp and grits before. I will have to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Nikki says

        February 06, 2017 at 11:58 am

        I don't know why it took me so long to make this one at home! Let me know how it goes! It really is easy and so delicious!

        Reply
    10. Liz says

      February 05, 2017 at 11:21 am

      Your shrimp and grits looks amazing! Perfect for Valentine's Day!!

      Reply
      • Nikki says

        February 06, 2017 at 11:59 am

        Thank you Liz! It is a great indulgent meal!

        Reply
    11. Cindy's Recipes and Writings says

      February 05, 2017 at 11:10 am

      One of my favorite meals!

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      • Nikki says

        February 06, 2017 at 12:00 pm

        MIne to Cindy! Thank you for stopping by! I look forward to following along with you!

        Reply

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