Dairy-Free Cajun Shrimp and Grits
A flavorful and creamy dairy-free take on classic shrimp and grits, featuring Cajun-spiced shrimp served over cheesy grits made with plant-based milk and nutritional yeast for a rich, savory flavor.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Shrimp
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 medium Bell pepper
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 4 cups Plant-based milk (unsweetened)
- 1 cup Stone-ground grits
- 1/4 cup Nutritional yeast
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Green onions
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning and 1 tbsp olive oil. Set aside.
- 2In a large saucepan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- 3Pour in plant-based milk and bring to a simmer. Gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until grits are creamy and thickened, about 20-25 minutes.
- 4Stir in nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
- 5While grits are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- 6Divide grits among bowls and top with shrimp. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
Substitutions
Dairy milk → Plant-based milk
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