Once Upon a Chef · by Jennifer Segal★ 4.9 (85)
Shrimp and Grits Recipe
NUTRITION · PER SERVING50M COOK
CAL 33%·PRO 89%
CARBS 53G31% OF CAL
3G FIBER34G OTHER15G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 30G41% OF CAL
15G SAT16G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Creamy, cheesy grits topped with tender shrimp and smoky bacon in a rich sauce. A Southern comfort classic that's hearty and indulgent, perfect for dinner.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 4 slices bacon, (cut into ½-in (13-mm) dice)
- 1½ lb jumbo shrimp (21 to 25/lb), (peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, (such as Emeril's)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 bunch scallions, (thinly sliced, light and dark green parts divided)
- 1 large stalk celery, (finely diced)
- 1 small red bell pepper, (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic, (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce, (such as Tabasco)
- 4 cups whole or 2% milk
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- ¾ cup (2 oz) shredded Cheddar cheese
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 50M
CAL 33%·PRO 89%
CARBS 53G31% OF CAL
3G FIBER34G OTHER15G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 30G41% OF CAL
15G SAT16G 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
- 15m
- Cook
- 35m
- Sodium
- 2563mg
- Total sugar
- 15g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 770mg
- Calcium
- 382mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 2563MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.