Peel shrimp, reserving shells; devein shrimp, if desired. Bring shells and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes. Pour shrimp broth through a colander over a large bowl, pressing shells with back of a spoon; discard shells.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until flour is caramel colored (about 8 to 10 minutes). Add onion and next 3 ingredients, and cook, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Stir in 2 cups shrimp broth, tomato paste, and next 4 ingredients. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook 10 minutes, stirring in 1/4 to 1/2 cup remaining shrimp broth to reach desired consistency.
Meanwhile, bring milk, 2 1/2 cups water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened. Serve Creole Shrimp over grits.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4024.04 Kcal (16848 kJ)
Calories from fat	2045.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	227.31g	350%
Cholesterol	538.31mg	179%
Sodium	13115.09mg	546%
Potassium	2811.79mg	60%
Total Carbs	401.79g	134%
Sugars	45.92g	184%
Dietary Fiber	21.7g	87%
Protein	106.66g	213%
Vitamin C	140.5mg	234%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	64.8mg	360%
Calcium	1129.8mg	113%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	165.25 Kcal (692 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.33g	350%
Cholesterol	22.11mg	179%
Sodium	538.57mg	546%
Potassium	115.47mg	60%
Total Carbs	16.5g	134%
Sugars	1.89g	184%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	87%
Protein	4.38g	213%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	234%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	99%
Iron	2.7mg	360%
Calcium	46.4mg	113%

* 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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