Shrimp, Sausage and Grits

Health score
19%
Shrimp, Sausage and Grits
25 min.
4
663kcal

Suggestions

If you're looking for a delicious and hearty breakfast or brunch option, look no further than this Shrimp, Sausage and Grits recipe. It's a flavorful dish that's perfect for a cozy morning meal and will surely impress your taste buds. With a prep time of only 25 minutes, it's a quick and satisfying option for a busy morning. This recipe serves four people, making it great for a small gathering or a family meal.

The dish is a delightful blend of textures and flavors. The uncooked medium shrimp, seasoned with a touch of seafood seasoning and pepper, adds a delicate sweetness. The tricolor bell peppers bring a vibrant color and a subtle crunch, while the smoked turkey sausage provides a savory depth. Garlic adds a fragrant aroma and a hint of sharpness to the dish. The grits, cooked to a creamy consistency with milk, create a comforting base for the flavorful toppings.

With a caloric breakdown of 16.82% protein, 6.97% fat, and 76.21% carbs, this recipe offers a balanced and energizing start to your day. The combination of protein from the shrimp and sausage, complex carbohydrates from the grits, and vitamins from the bell peppers makes it a nutritious choice. So, if you're craving a flavorful and satisfying breakfast, give this Shrimp, Sausage and Grits recipe a try and enjoy a delicious culinary adventure.

Ingredients

  • 0.8 lb shells deveined uncooked peeled (tail shells removed)
  • teaspoon seafood seasoning 30%
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • cup tricolor cheese-filled tortellini refrigerated
  • 4.5 oz turkey sausage smoked cut into 1/8-inch slices ( one-third of 14-oz ring)
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup quick-cooking grits uncooked
  • 0.5 cup skim milk fat-free (skim)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 
  • 0.8 teaspoon hot sauce red

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat.
  2. Add shrimp; sprinkle with seafood seasoning and pepper. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink.
  3. Remove shrimp; keep warm.
  4. Respray skillet with cooking spray.
  5. Add bell pepper; cook 2 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
  6. Add sausage; cook 2 minutes until lightly browned.
  7. Add garlic and cooked shrimp. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  8. Add 1/4 cup water; cook 30 seconds, stirring to loosen brown particles.
  9. Remove from heat; cover. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups water to boiling. Gradually stir in grits; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in milk.
  10. Remove from heat.
  11. Add remaining ingredients.
  12. Serve grits with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories663kcal
Protein16.82%
Fat6.97%
Carbs76.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.81
Glycemic Load
43.94
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
20.593043570933%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:663.46kcal
33.17%
Fat:5.08g
7.82%
Saturated Fat:1.11g
6.93%
Carbohydrates:124.95g
41.65%
Net Carbohydrates:119.33g
43.39%
Sugar:5.66g
6.29%
Cholesterol:24.84mg
8.28%
Sodium:381.16mg
16.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.58g
55.17%
Selenium:92µg
131.43%
Manganese:1.45mg
72.33%
Phosphorus:396.11mg
39.61%
Vitamin B3:4.88mg
24.38%
Magnesium:97.02mg
24.26%
Copper:0.48mg
23.83%
Fiber:5.62g
22.5%
Zinc:3.35mg
22.36%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
21.83%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.92%
Iron:3.14mg
17.43%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.66%
Folate:57.48µg
14.37%
Potassium:498.48mg
14.24%
Vitamin B5:1.13mg
11.25%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.87%
Calcium:86.31mg
8.63%
Vitamin K:4.42µg
4.21%
Vitamin C:1.87mg
2.27%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.25%
Vitamin A:101.88IU
2.04%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.4%