Brown Eyed Baker · by Michelle Lettrich★ 4.7 (3)
Creole Shrimp & Grits
NUTRITION · PER SERVING130M COOK
CAL 21%·PRO 59%
CARBS 50G48% OF CAL
4G FIBER36G OTHER10G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 13G28% OF CAL
7G SAT6G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Creole shrimp and grits is a Southern classic pairing tender shrimp in a rich, spiced tomato sauce with creamy, buttery grits. It's hearty, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 2 pounds unpeeled medium-size raw shrimp ((26/30 count))
- 4 cups water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 celery ribs (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1½ teaspoons Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 6 ounces canned tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 2½ cups milk
- 2½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 130M
CAL 21%·PRO 59%
CARBS 50G48% OF CAL
4G FIBER36G OTHER10G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 13G28% OF CAL
7G SAT6G 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
- 20m
- Cook
- 1h 45m
- Sodium
- 1629mg
- Total sugar
- 10g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 454mg
- Calcium
- 244mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 1629MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.