Creole Shrimp and Grits Recipe

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Creole Shrimp and Grits
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  1. Peel shrimp, reserving shells; devein shrimp, if desired. Bring shells and 4 cups 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.
  2. Heat oil 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 and next 3 ingredients, and cook, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Stir in 2 cups shrimp broth, tomato paste, and next 4 ingredients. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook 10 minutes, stirring in 1/4 to 1/2 cup remaining shrimp broth to reach desired consistency.
  3. Meanwhile, bring milk, 2 1/2 cups 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4024.04 Kcal (16848 kJ)
Calories from fat 2045.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 227.31g 350%
Cholesterol 538.31mg 179%
Sodium 13115.09mg 546%
Potassium 2811.79mg 60%
Total Carbs 401.79g 134%
Sugars 45.92g 184%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g 87%
Protein 106.66g 213%
Vitamin C 140.5mg 234%
Vitamin A 3mg 99%
Iron 64.8mg 360%
Calcium 1129.8mg 113%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 165.25 Kcal (692 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.33g 350%
Cholesterol 22.11mg 179%
Sodium 538.57mg 546%
Potassium 115.47mg 60%
Total Carbs 16.5g 134%
Sugars 1.89g 184%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 87%
Protein 4.38g 213%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 234%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 99%
Iron 2.7mg 360%
Calcium 46.4mg 113%

* 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

  • 98.6
    Points
  • 110
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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