Ingredients:
- salt (to taste)
- 1/2 - 3/4 lb raw shrimp -peeled and deveined (you can use precooked frozen - defrost before preparing)
- 2 heaping tbsp flour
- salt and black pepper , to taste
- ground red pepper , to taste
Directions:
- ~*Grits*~
- Combine broth and butter in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add grits and salt, stir well.
- Reduce to low simmer. Stir often to be sure grits are not sticking. Slowly add milk, a little at a time - as needed, as grits begin to thicken. Cook for approx. 40 minuts, stirring often. When done cut in cream cheese and stir until well incorporated.
- ~*Shrimp Sauce*~
- Clean shrimp (defrost and rinse). Pour lemon juice over shrimp, toss and set aside.
- Place bacon pieces in a large skillet, fry until crispy. Remove bacon and drain. Leave bacon grease in skillet.
- Toss chopped onion and green peppers into bacon grease, cook until slightly softened.
- Sprinkle flour over onion and green pepper, stir until vegetables are coated and flour is moistened.
- Continue to cook for 1 - 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, stirring well scraping bottom of pan until well incorporated.
- Add seasoning, stir well.
- Bring to boil then turn down heat to a low simmer.
- Drain shrimp, stir into gravy, cook for 5 minutes if shrimp is raw - if using pre-cooked shrimp cook long enough to heat shrimp through, approx 2 - 3 minutes.
- Serve over grits, garnish with green onions and bacon.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 327.33 Kcal (1370 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 205.5 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 22.83g | 35% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 61.2mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1269.49mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 385.13mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 21.07g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 5.18g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.55g | 6% | |
| Protein | 8.78g | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 53% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 120.5mg | 12% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 89.64 Kcal (375 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 56.28 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.25g | 35% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 16.76mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 347.68mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 105.48mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.77g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 1.42g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.42g | 6% | |
| Protein | 2.41g | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.8mg | 53% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 12% | |
* 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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