Chopped Shrimp and Grits

Chopped Shrimp and Grits might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 4 and costs 61 cents per serving. One portion of this dish contains approximately 10g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 290 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. If you have shredded cheddar cheese, grits, old bay seasoning, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 164 people were impressed by this recipe. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and pescatarian diet. It is brought to you by Framed Cooks. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 23%, which is not so tremendous. Try Shrimp and Grits, Shrimp and Grits, and Shrimp and Grits for similar recipes.

Servings: 4

 

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter

I cup grits, cooked according to package directions (I like the Anson Mills variety)

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Equipment:

pot

bowl

ladle

Cooking instruction summary:

1. Cook the grits according to package directions. 2. While the grits are cooking, bring a medium pot of water to a simmer. Add the Old Bay and shrimp and cook just until the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.3. Drain the shrimp and roughly chop them into bite sized pieces. Set aside until grits are done.4. When grits are done, stir in butter and cheese until both are melted. Season to taste with salt.5. Stir in chopped shrimp. Ladle into warmed bowls and grind some pepper on top. Serve at once.

 

Step by step:


1. Cook the grits according to package directions.

2. While the grits are cooking, bring a medium pot of water to a simmer.

3. Add the Old Bay and shrimp and cook just until the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.

4. Drain the shrimp and roughly chop them into bite sized pieces. Set aside until grits are done.

5. When grits are done, stir in butter and cheese until both are melted. Season to taste with salt.

6. Stir in chopped shrimp. Ladle into warmed bowls and grind some pepper on top.

7. Serve at once.


Nutrition Information:

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290k Calories
9g Protein
13g Total Fat
31g Carbs
1% Health Score
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Calories
290k
15%

Fat
13g
21%

  Saturated Fat
8g
53%

Carbohydrates
31g
11%

  Sugar
0.34g
0%

Cholesterol
67mg
23%

Sodium
450mg
20%

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Protein
9g
19%

Selenium
14µg
21%

Phosphorus
127mg
13%

Calcium
127mg
13%

Vitamin A
500IU
10%

Manganese
0.13mg
6%

Zinc
0.86mg
6%

Iron
0.92mg
5%

Vitamin K
5µg
5%

Magnesium
19mg
5%

Vitamin B2
0.07mg
4%

Vitamin B1
0.06mg
4%

Vitamin B6
0.08mg
4%

Vitamin B12
0.22µg
4%

Copper
0.07mg
3%

Vitamin B3
0.57mg
3%

Vitamin E
0.42mg
3%

Vitamin B5
0.28mg
3%

Fiber
0.68g
3%

Potassium
82mg
2%

Folate
6µg
2%

Vitamin D
0.24µg
2%

covered percent of daily need
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