Creole Shrimp & Grits
User Reviews
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 to 8 servings
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Calories
472 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creole Shrimp & Grits
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A classic Southern recipe
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Ingredients
For the Creole Shrimp:
- 2 pounds unpeeled medium-size raw shrimp (26/30 count)
- 4 cups water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 celery ribs chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1½ teaspoons creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 6 ounces canned tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
For the Grits:
- 2½ cups milk
- 2½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
Instructions
- Peel shrimp, reserving shells; devein shrimp, if desired. Bring shells and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes. Pour shrimp broth through a colander over a large bowl, pressing shells with back of a spoon; discard shells.
- Heat butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly until flour is caramel colored (about 8 to 10 minutes). Add onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic, and cook, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Stir in Creole seasoning, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Add the tomato paste and stir until it is evenly coating all of the vegetables. Slowly add 2 cups shrimp broth, stirring constantly to create a thick sauce. Add the bay leaf, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes. Add the shrimp, and cook 10 minutes, stirring in ¼ to ½ cup remaining shrimp broth to reach desired consistency.
- Meanwhile, bring milk, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened. Serve Creole Shrimp over grits. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Note: I found Creole seasoning at my local grocery store in the International aisle, in the Cajun section.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
472kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
411mg
(137%)
Sodium
1853mg
(77%)
Potassium
675mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1110IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
30.7mg
(34%)
Calcium
363mg
(36%)
Iron
5.9mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 411mg | 137% |
| Sodium | 1853mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 675mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1110IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 30.7mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 363mg | 36% |
| Iron | 5.9mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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