Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Grits

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By Alex

• Aug 03, 2026 • 0 Comments •

4.6

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Servings

4 People

Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Grits are the PERFECT savory dish that you will want on your table. Best part is, it’s easy and will make any busy week night delicious.

Shrimp and Grits Recipe

This meal fulfills so many wanted elements. It’s got the Crispy Bacon, the Cajun shrimp that satisfies your hunger and the grits that pulls the whole meal together with it’s hearty addition to the plate. I love this meal because kids also enjoy it and it gives the entire family a meal that tastes like a million bucks but only costs a few. I personally love that this meal is easy to make in big or small quantities. It’s great for an easy week-night meal or a delicious Sunday dinner.

How do you make Cajun Shrimp and Grits?

First, in a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat. cook chopped bacon to desired crispiness. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain Bacon Greece but leave approximately a tablespoon in the pan to cook the shrimp in.
Second, Add the shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle Cajun seasoning to taste. Add Garlic and cook shrimp for 3-4 minutes flipping until no longer pink.

Third, To make the Grits. (I used 1 cup Quick Grits) Add the water, Butter, Milk and Salt to a medium sized saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and slowly add in the Grits. Stir for about 5 minutes until the grits have reach your desired thickness.
LAST! Mix together shrimp and chopped bacon, and serve over grits.

How do I know when Shrimp is Done?

When the shrimp are no longer Pink in color and is taking on more of an opaque white color, is when I would consider them done. You do want to keep an eye on how white they do get and assure they do not overcook. Keeping an eye on size reduction in the shrimp as well is a great way to watch how “done” your shrimp are getting.

What makes it Cajun?

Cajun is a seasoning that comes in all kinds of ways. Finding your favorite Cajun seasoning is where it gets hard because there are so many great brands and varieties that you can choose from. The best way to find your favorite is trying multiple varieties. Keep an eye out for heat levels as well. Some may be spicier than others. The more Seasoning you add, the more heat it will have.

Looking for more Cajun recipes to try? Look no further!

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Sheet Pan Salmon & Green Vegetables With Herb Garlic Sauce

This healthy and nutritious sheet pan baked salmon with herb & garlic sauce and green vegetables is quick and easy and suitable for paleo, keto, whole30 and AIP diets.

Not sure if you’ve noticed, but I’ve been obsessed with quick and easy sheet pan meals recently. You might have tried my chorizo, chicken and asparagus bake, this quick and easy baked spiced cod with Brussels sprouts, my mushroom with balsamic chicken and onions, or my Italian sheet pan baked eggs. Today, I’m giving you a nutritious, delicious, super food packed meal of baked salmon with zesty herb and garlic sauce and green vegetables.

This sheet pan meal ticks so many boxes: paleo, keto, AIP and Whole30 friendly, it’s a perfect meal for anyone doing a reset. It has loads of green veggies, it has omega-3s rich fish, it’s quick and easy, and most importantly, it’s full of flavour.

Cook’s notes

I am using salmon fillets because I love oily fish and my partner really likes this particular type of fish. You can use any other part of salmon, like salmon steaks which are cheaper, or any other fish that suits your budget and location.

You can also make this with prawns or chicken instead of fish. For prawns, start baking the vegetables earlier and add the prawns in the last 5 minutes as they don’t need much time to cook. For chicken, it’s the other way around. Slice the chicken fillets into thinner strips and bake for 5 minutes before adding the vegetables, then cook for 15 more minutes together, so a total of 20 minutes for thin strips of chicken.

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This healthy and nutritious sheet pan baked salmon with herb & garlic sauce and green vegetables is quick and easy and suitable for paleo, keto, whole30 and AIP diets.

For the sauce

For the rest

Preheat the oven to 200 C / 400 F.
Mix together the sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
Grease a large sheet pan or flat-ish baking tray with about a tablespoon of olive oil and place the salmon fillets in the middle, leaving about an inch of space in between. Spread even amounts of the sauce over the top of each salmon fillet.
Scatter the green vegetables around and in between the fillets, overlapping each other is fine. Drizzle the vegetables lightly with olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) and the juice of half of the remaining lemon. Sprinkle with a few pinches of sea salt and pepper.
Place the tray in the oven for 15 minutes, rotating halfway if your oven is slightly uneven in temperature (like mine).
Serve while hot with any additional vegetables, salads, or starchy carbs, if you needed.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 403
Sugar: 4.4 g
Sodium: 458.2 mg
Fat: 22.2 g
Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
Carbohydrates: 14.8 g
Fiber: 5.5 g
Protein: 41.7 g
Cholesterol: 82.9 mg

Keywords: Salmon, Sheet Pan, Dinner, Asparagus, Sprouts, Healthy, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Keto