Meal Kit
Spicy Cajun Shrimp and Cheddar Grits
with roasted peppers and mushrooms
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Peanuts
- Calorie-Conscious
Chef
Jimmy Madla
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Shrimp
- 5½ fl. oz. Tomato Juice
- 4 oz. Cremini Mushrooms
- ½ cup Instant Grits
- 2 oz. Roasted Red Peppers
- 2 oz. Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
- ⅗ oz. Butter
- 1 Green Onion
- ½ oz. Honey Roasted Peanuts
- 2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories460
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Carbohydrates40g
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Net Carbs36g
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Fat19g
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Protein28g
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Sodium1100mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim and thinly slice green onions. Quarter mushrooms. Cut roasted red pepper into 1/2” dice. Mince garlic. Coarsely chop peanuts. Rinse shrimp, pat dry, and season with 1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper.
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2 Make the Grits
Add grits and 3/4 tsp. salt to boiling water and stir. Reduce heat to low and cook, whisking constantly, until grits are smooth, 3-4 minutes. Stir in cheese, half the green onion, and half the butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper, cover, and set aside.
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3 Sear the Shrimp
Warm a medium non-stick pan over high heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and shrimp and cook until deeply caramelized and shrimp reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.
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4 Cook the Mushrooms
Return pan used for shrimp to medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp. olive oil and mushrooms to same pan used for shrimp and cook until mushrooms are browned, 5-6 minutes.
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5 Finish the Sauce
Add garlic to pan with mushrooms and cook 30 seconds. Add tomato juice and remaining Cajun seasoning (to taste) to pan and cook 2 minutes. Add roasted red peppers, remaining butter, and shrimp back to pan and swirl to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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6 Plate the Dish
Pour grits into a shallow bowl and top with sauce, vegetables, and shrimp. Garnish with remaining green onions and chopped peanuts.
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