Charleston Shrimp and Grits Recipe

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Charleston Shrimp and Grits
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
421
Calories
Total time
46
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine shrimp with lemon juice and a couple of generous splashes of Tabasco sauce; let sit while you begin the grits and gravy.
  2. Make the grits: in a large heavy saucepan, bring 6 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil.
  3. Whisk in the grits a few handfuls at a time (they will bubble up initially).
  4. When you have added all the grits, decrease heat to a very low simmer and cook over low heat for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally at first and more frequently toward the end.
  5. While the grits simmer, start the gravy: fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until brown but still limp; stir in the onion, green pepper, and garlic; continue cooking until onion and pepper are limp, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add in the scallions; sprinkle flour over the mixture; continue sautéing for 5 minutes longer.
  7. Stir in the stock and remaining salt; cook for 5 minutes longer; remove from the heat while you finish the grits.
  8. When the grits are thick and creamy, stir in as much of the butter as you wish, followed by the cheese.
  9. Add a splash of Tabasco sauce and more salt if desired.
  10. Cover the grits while you finish the gravy.
  11. Return the gravy to the heat and stir in the shrimp; cook until the shrimp are opaque throughout, about 5 minutes.
  12. Serve immediately mounding the grits in large shallow bowls or on plates and covering them with shrimp and gravy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 421.47 Kcal (1765 kJ)
Calories from fat 304.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.86g 52%
Cholesterol 79.32mg 26%
Sodium 1517.98mg 63%
Potassium 286.95mg 6%
Total Carbs 12.62g 4%
Sugars 3.37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 6%
Protein 17.1g 34%
Vitamin C 23.5mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 12%
Iron 5.9mg 33%
Calcium 265.5mg 27%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 197.62 Kcal (827 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.88g 52%
Cholesterol 37.19mg 26%
Sodium 711.76mg 63%
Potassium 134.55mg 6%
Total Carbs 5.92g 4%
Sugars 1.58g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 6%
Protein 8.02g 34%
Vitamin C 11mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 12%
Iron 2.8mg 33%
Calcium 124.5mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.9
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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