Shrimp and Grits

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Shrimp and Grits
52 min.
12
75kcal

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Looking for a dish that celebrates the vibrant flavors of the South while being gluten-free? Look no further than our delightful Shrimp and Grits recipe. This classic dish is perfect for gatherings, offering a hearty, comforting experience that can serve up to 12 people, making it ideal for family dinners or festive occasions.

The savory combination of smoky bacon, succulent shrimp, and the creamy richness of homemade grits creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of colorful bell peppers not only enhances the visual appeal but also adds a fresh crunch to every bite. Plus, with a touch of spicy cayenne pepper sauce, this dish brings just the right amount of heat to keep things exciting.

Rich in protein yet light on the palate, each serving is surprisingly just 75 calories, making it a deliciously guilt-free option for anyone looking to indulge. Easy to prepare in just 52 minutes, even novice cooks can impress their guests with this scrumptious dish that embodies the essence of comfort food. Serve it as an antipasti or starter to kick off any meal, and watch as your guests eagerly reach for seconds!

Dive into this culinary journey and discover how shrimp and grits can transform your dining experience into a memorable feast full of warmth and flavor.

Ingredients

  • strips bacon 
  •  and/or orange bell peppers red seeded sliced
  • 0.3 cup parmesan grated
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce hot
  • 12 servings salt and pepper 
  •  scallions thinly sliced
  • pound shrimp deveined peeled
  • cup milk whole
  • cup whole-grain cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Make grits: In a large pan, bring milk, 3 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil.
  2. Add cornmeal in a steady stream, whisking, until no lumps are visible. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring and scraping pan every 10 minutes, until tender, 35 minutes. Uncover; cook 5 minutes longer, stirring.
  3. While grits cook, fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning, until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Let cool; crumble.
  6. Add bell peppers, white parts of scallions, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to skillet with bacon fat. Saut until bell peppers are crisp-tender, 7 minutes. Stir in shrimp, pepper sauce and 1/2 cup water. Saut until shrimp turn almost opaque, 3 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat.
  8. Remove grits from heat; stir in cheese. Divide among 4 bowls; top with shrimp mixture.
  9. Garnish with bacon and scallion greens.

Nutrition Facts

Calories75kcal
Protein51.36%
Fat34.72%
Carbs13.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.42
Glycemic Load
0.7
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
5.8247825943905%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:74.75kcal
3.74%
Fat:2.93g
4.51%
Saturated Fat:1.26g
7.9%
Carbohydrates:2.65g
0.88%
Net Carbohydrates:2.08g
0.76%
Sugar:1.94g
2.15%
Cholesterol:67.13mg
22.38%
Sodium:305.63mg
13.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.76g
19.52%
Vitamin C:26.27mg
31.84%
Vitamin A:780.78IU
15.62%
Phosphorus:128.29mg
12.83%
Vitamin K:9.48µg
9.03%
Copper:0.16mg
7.88%
Calcium:78.69mg
7.87%
Potassium:195.75mg
5.59%
Magnesium:20.46mg
5.12%
Zinc:0.76mg
5.07%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.41%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.5%
Folate:12.01µg
3%
Vitamin E:0.42mg
2.77%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.55%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.39%
Selenium:1.65µg
2.36%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.33%
Fiber:0.57g
2.26%
Iron:0.39mg
2.15%
Vitamin B3:0.4mg
2.02%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.72%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.66%
Source:My Recipes