Shrimp and Grits Recipe

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Shrimp and Grits
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  1. Prepare Parmesan Grits: Bring 1/2 tsp. salt and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually whisk in grits. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in cheese and pepper. Keep warm.
  2. Prepare Creamy Shrimp Sauce: Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Sprinkle shrimp with pepper and 1/8 tsp. salt. Cook in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove from skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Add oil; heat 30 seconds. Whisk in flour; cook 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in broth and next 5 ingredients; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in shrimp and spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach is slightly wilted. Serve immediately over grits.
  3. Note: Nutritional analysis includes 1/2 cup grits and about 1/3 cup sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2046.26 Kcal (8567 kJ)
Calories from fat 1060.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 117.81g 181%
Cholesterol 307.03mg 102%
Sodium 8425.13mg 351%
Potassium 968.18mg 21%
Total Carbs 188.09g 63%
Sugars 2.82g 11%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g 39%
Protein 66.86g 134%
Vitamin C 30.1mg 50%
Iron 10.1mg 56%
Calcium 847.5mg 85%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 170.1 Kcal (712 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.79g 181%
Cholesterol 25.52mg 102%
Sodium 700.34mg 351%
Potassium 80.48mg 21%
Total Carbs 15.64g 63%
Sugars 0.23g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 39%
Protein 5.56g 134%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 50%
Iron 0.8mg 56%
Calcium 70.5mg 85%

* 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

  • 49.9
    Points
  • 56
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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