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Langoustine and Grits
A twist on the classic "Shrimp and Grits" this langoustine and grits is creamy buttery heaven.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 310 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Creole
Ingredients
- 1 lb langoustine tails UNCOOKED
- 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup half and half
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 1 cup organic quick grits
- 3 cups water or specified amount for 1 cup grits according to your brand's packaging
- 1 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- *optional- ½ cup vermoth cook grits a touch longer if adding this so it is not too runny
- *optional- paprika and garlic to taste
Instructions
- Boil water to a rolling boil, add grits. Stir frequently until grits thicken slightly.
- Turn heat to low.
- Add in cheese, half and half, and butter, stir until cheese is fully melted.
- Add in langoustine tails and salt & pepper. Stir to be sure langoustine cooks evenly.
- When langoustine has just turned opaque, it is ready. Overcooked shellfish gives the fishy taste and gummy texture most people don't like. You want it to just be pink- not overcooked.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
714mg
(30%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.