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Crawfish and Grits

Crawfish and Grits: A Southern Comfort You'll Cherish

Enjoy delicious Crawfish and Grits, a classic Southern comfort dish that's sure to satisfy your cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grits
  • 1 cup Grits Choose stone-ground for best texture
  • 4 cups Water Or broth for added flavor
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 tablespoon Butter For creaminess
  • Salt to taste
For the Crawfish
  • 1 pound Crawfish tails Cooked and peeled
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 bell pepper Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning Or to taste
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Cooking pot
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking the Grits
  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Stir in grits and salt, reduce heat and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  2. Stir in cheese and butter until melted and combined. Set aside and keep warm.
Preparing the Crawfish
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, sauté until soft.
  2. Stir in crawfish tails and Cajun seasoning, cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Serve the cheesy grits topped with the crawfish mixture. Enjoy while warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the spices or add hot sauce for extra heat. Delicious with a side of crusty bread.

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