Holy Trinity Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

• 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup Stone-ground yellow grits
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 large Green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks Celery stalks, diced
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.25 cup Green onions, sliced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil, then slowly whisk in the grits and a pinch of salt.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer the grits for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy.

3. 3

   While grits cook, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the 'Holy Trinity' (onion, bell pepper, and celery) to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

5. 5

   Stir in the minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

6. 6

   Toss the shrimp with the remaining Cajun seasoning, add them to the skillet, and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).

7. 7

   Once the grits are done, stir in the remaining butter, heavy cream, and shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted.

8. 8

   Serve the shrimp and vegetable mixture over a generous bowl of cheesy grits and garnish with green onions.