Shrimp and Sausage Gravy over Grits

A true Southern comfort dish. Tender shrimp and perfectly sautéed sausage are simmered in a rich, homemade gravy, then generously ladled over creamy, buttery Southern grits. It's hearty, flavorful, and guaranteed to leave everyone asking for seconds. Trust me—you won't be disappointed.

Creamy shrimp and sausage gravy served over buttery Southern grits

Serves: 8-10 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

A must-have on our family’s Christmas breakfast table every year! Creamy, comforting and packed with flavor- this breakfast favorite always deserves seconds. Make extra for take home plates!

Ingredients:

1 Pack Rogerwood Sausages(not Beef) sliced

2 lb Shrimp (clean.deveined.shells removed)

8 oz pack sliced fresh mushrooms

1 Large Yellow Onion (diced)

1 Whole Garlic (minced)

5 Tbsp Butter

5 Tbsp Flour

Quart Heavy Cream

CRAVE Cajun Seasoning or Cajun Seasoning

Few Shakes of Hot Sauce

Do Not Use A Nonstick Skillet, if you have a cast iron skillet use it

Instructions:

Heat Skillet to medium

Add sausage

Cook about 4 minutes per side or until done

Remove and drain on a paper towel

Add mushrooms

Cook without disturbing for about 4-5 minutes

Flip and cook  on other side

Remove and drain on a paper towel

Add onions

Cook for about 2- 3 minutes

Remove from the pan

Add shrimp

Cook about 3 minutes per side(DO NOT OVERCOOK)

Remove and drain on a paper towel

Remove from the pan

Remove the pan from the heat and cool

Once cooled put back on the stove on medium low

Melt butter and add flour

Whisk together

Let cook for about 3 minutes

Add heavy cream, garlic, 6 shakes of hot sauce 4 Tbsp of seasoning

Whisk together and let cook

Once begin to boil, whisk together as gravy will begin to thicken and food bits will be released from the bottom of the pan

Add sausage. mushrooms and onions to the gravy

Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes

Add shrimp and simmer for 10 minutes more.

Adjust Seasoning

Pour over grits (recipe below)

gravy is also good over rice

when cooking you should have bits of food sticking to the pan...that's what you want..it's not burnt...that's the flavor!!


Creamy Garlic Grits

Qt Heavy Cream

Qt Chicken Broth

32 oz Water

Stick Butter

2 tsp garlic

3 cups of grits

Salt and Pepper 

Add all liquid to the pot plus butter and garlic

Bring to a boil

Reduce to simmer and whisk in grits

Continue to whisk for about 5 minutes to prevent lumps and the grits from  sticking

Cook for about 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally  

Add Salt and Pepper to taste

Say you Grace and Enjoy!

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