Cajun Sausage Shrimp and Grits Recipe

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Cajun Sausage Shrimp and Grits
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Directions:

  1. Peel shrimp; devein, if desired.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; gradually whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until flour is a light caramel color (about 6 minutes).
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery, and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Add sausage, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, salt, and pepper, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Bring to a light boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in shrimp, cream, and green onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Serve over Creamy Cheddar Cheese Grits.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4090.02 Kcal (17124 kJ)
Calories from fat 2688.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 298.74g 460%
Cholesterol 831.2mg 277%
Sodium 13425.28mg 559%
Potassium 1285.44mg 27%
Total Carbs 232.48g 77%
Sugars 11.43g 46%
Dietary Fiber 13.59g 54%
Protein 121.27g 243%
Vitamin C 109.9mg 183%
Vitamin A 2.8mg 93%
Iron 52.2mg 290%
Calcium 330.8mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 249.73 Kcal (1046 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.24g 460%
Cholesterol 50.75mg 277%
Sodium 819.73mg 559%
Potassium 78.49mg 27%
Total Carbs 14.19g 77%
Sugars 0.7g 46%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 54%
Protein 7.4g 243%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 183%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 93%
Iron 3.2mg 290%
Calcium 20.2mg 33%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 105.9
    Points
  • 112
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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