Ingredients

  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 cups Yellow Corn Grits
  • 2 ounces, weight Reduced Fat Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 pinch Salt And Pepper
  • 2 whole Green Onion Stalks, Chopped
  • 1/2 pounds Deveined And Shelled Shrimp
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick Jerk Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 packages (13 1/2 Oz. Size) Johnsonville Andouille Sausage, Sliced

Method

  • For the cheddar grits: In a medium to large sauce pan, bring chicken broth to a boil Add grits and reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and let grits simmer for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When grits have absorbed the liquid, add cream cheese, shredded cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir mixture well, cover and remove from heat.
  • For the sausage and jerk shrimp: Place shrimp in a large plastic bag or mixing bowl and toss with the Jerk seasoning, making sure it is evenly coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
  • Add shrimp and cook 3 minutes on each side or until shrimp is pink and tender.
  • Remove shrimp from skillet.
  • Add sliced sausage to skillet and let cook approximately 2 minutes on each side.
  • Remove from skillet.
  • To assemble the shrimp and grits, add a heaping serving of grits to shallow bowls.
  • Top with shrimp, sausage, chopped green onions, and additional salt and pepper.