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Cajun Shrimp and Grits
NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK
CAL 28%·PRO 79%
CARBS 34G25% OF CAL
2G FIBER8G SUGAR24G OTHER
FAT 29G47% OF CAL
15G SAT13G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Cajun shrimp and grits pairs juicy, spicy cajun shrimp with creamy, cheesy grits. It's bold, savory, and deeply satisfying—elevated Southern comfort food. Ready in 40 minutes.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 5- 5 thick slices bacon, (chopped)
- 1-1½ pounds (450-680g) extra large or jumbo shrimp, (peeled and deveined)
- 1 teaspoon (5g) Cajun seasoning salt
- 2 teaspoons (10g) garlic, (minced)
- 1 teaspoon (2g) smoked paprika
- ½ cup (93g) red bell pepper, (diced)
- 2 tablespoons (8g) parsley, (chopped)
- 2 green onions, (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup (60ml) or more broth ((or stock))
- ½ lemon ((optional))
- salt and pepper
- 2 cups (475ml) water
- 3 cups (710ml) milk or water ( or sub with water)
- 1 bay leaf
- salt (to taste)
- 1 cup (150g) quick grits
- 3-4 tablespoons (42-56g) unsalted butter
- 1-2 cups (113-226g) white sharp cheddar cheese ((preferably smoked))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
CAL 28%·PRO 79%
CARBS 34G25% OF CAL
2G FIBER8G SUGAR24G OTHER
FAT 29G47% OF CAL
15G SAT13G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 1184mg
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 254mg
- Calcium
- 501mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 1184MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.