Shrimp and Sausage Gravy over Grits
A true Southern comfort dish and a beloved Christmas tradition in my family, this recipe is a crowd favorite every time it's served. 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.
A must-have on our family’s Christmas breakfast table every year!
1 Pack Rogerwood Sausages(not Beef) sliced
2 lb Shrimp (clean.deveined.shell 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
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!
