Prawn and Grits
Creamy cheesy polenta topped with smoky spiced prawns and sausage in a quick pan sauce.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.74 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Bring the water to the boil with a pinch of salt. Whisk in the polenta and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until thick. Stir in the butter and cheddar and keep warm.
5 min - 2
Toss the prawns with the Cajun seasoning.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the sausage for 4 minutes until browned. Add the pepper for 3 minutes.
7 min - 4
Add the garlic and prawns and cook for 4 minutes until the prawns are pink.
4 min - 5
Squeeze over the lemon juice and stir in half the spring onions.
- 6
Spoon the polenta into bowls, top with the prawns and sausage and the rest of the spring onions.
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