Shrimp and Grits Recipe
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Shrimp and Grits Recipe
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Shrimp and grits is a rich, satisfying breakfast with herbs, zesty spices, and succulent shrimp on a bed of cheesy grits.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp creole seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 1/2 cup green onions sliced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
- 8 oz corn kernels
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- parsley chopped, for garnish
Grits
- 4 cups chicken stock or water
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 cup grits
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 oz creamed corn
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Instructions
- Add 1 cup grits to 4 cups heavily salted chicken stock or water and bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally so as not to stick. Remove from heat and add the cheese and creamed corn. Stir to mix thoroughly and cover. Set aside.
- Combine shrimp, creole seasoning, paprika, and pepper in a bowl and mix to coat. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add oil and butter and cook until butter melts. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook, without stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes, celery salt and green onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Deglaze pan with wine; cook, stirring and scraping pan to loosen browned bits, 30 seconds. Add corn kernels and stir.
- Remove shrimp from pan and set aside. Mix the cornstarch and water and add to pan. Stir over medium heat until thickened. Add Shrimp back to the pan, stirring to coat.
- Spoon shrimp mixture over creamed corn, cheese grits. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
583kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
330mg
(110%)
Sodium
649mg
(27%)
Potassium
540mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1655IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
19.7mg
(22%)
Calcium
389mg
(39%)
Iron
4.1mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 583 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 583kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 330mg | 110% |
| Sodium | 649mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 540mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1655IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 389mg | 39% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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