Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 pound andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1-2 jalapeno peppers (chopped (use green pepper for milder))
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes (fire roasted tomatoes are GREAT here – use canned or fresh)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings (or use Creole seasonings)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups seafood stock (or use chicken stock or seafood stock)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 cups water (or use 4 cups water + 4 cups whole milk or heavy cream for creamier grits)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 2 cup grits
- 4 cups shredded white cheddar cheese (or more to taste)
- Spicy chili flakes (fresh chopped parsley, chopped green onions)
