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Cajun Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

Essence Seasoning

2 1/2 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp thyme
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2 lbs shrimp 8 oz Andouille or smoked sausage
1 chopped onion 1 tsp minced garlic
1 ½ cups chicken broth ¼ cup heavy cream
2 tbsp finely chopped green onions 2 tbsp minced parsley
3 chopped jalapenos

Lagniappe

Season the shrimp with the seasoning and sauté along with the chopped
sausage, remove and sauté the peppers, onion till soft add 2 tsp of the spice
mix, add the garlic cook till mixed well, add the chicken broth and cook till it
is slightly reduced.

Stir in the cream, green onions and parsley into the sauce and return the
sausage and shrimp to the mixture. Continue to simmer, season to taste and
serve over the grits

Grits

Add 1/1/2 cups of grits to 6 cups of boiling water, salt well and stir, when
they begin to thicken add 2 cups of milk, ¼ cup heavy cream and a stick of
butter and return to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 45minutes or until
smooth and cream

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