Shrimp and grits Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb shrimp

Directions:

  1. Ingredients
  2. Grits
  3. •1cupyellow grits (not instant)
  4. •1cupgrated sharp white cheddar
  5. •1tablespoonunsalted butter
  6. •1jalapeño, seeded, diced
  7. •1/4cupheavy cream
  8. •Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  9. Shrimp
  10. •1/2cup1/3 cubes tasso, andouille sausage, or bacon
  11. •1tablespoonvegetable oil (optional)
  12. •3garlic cloves, sliced
  13. •2tablespoons(1/4 stick) butter, divided
  14. •16large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled, deveined
  15. •1/4cup(or more) beer
  16. •1/4cuplow-salt chicken stock
  17. •4large eggs
  18. •1tablespoonchopped fresh tarragon
  19. Preparation
  20. Grits
  21. Bring 3 cups water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Gradually whisk in grits. Turn heat to low; gently simmer until grits begin to thicken. Continue cooking, stirring often and adding water by 1/4 cupfuls if too thick, until tender, about 1 hour. Stir in cheese, butter, and jalapeño, then cream. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  22. Shrimp
  23. Meanwhile, heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add tasso; sauté until fat begins to render, about 5 minutes (if tasso is very lean, add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet). Add garlic and 1 tablespoon butter; stir until butter melts. Add shrimp. When garlic begins to brown, add beer and chicken stock. Simmer until shrimp is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; set aside.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 349.2 Kcal (1462 kJ)
Calories from fat 193.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.54g 33%
Cholesterol 65.76mg 22%
Sodium 1295.88mg 54%
Potassium 92.97mg 2%
Total Carbs 31.75g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 5%
Protein 9.07g 18%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 32.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 308 Kcal (1290 kJ)
Calories from fat 171 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g 33%
Cholesterol 58mg 22%
Sodium 1143mg 54%
Potassium 82mg 2%
Total Carbs 28g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Protein 8g 18%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 29mg 3%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.6
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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