AntCof's Shrimp and Grits
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 lb (30) unpeeled medium size raw shrimp1/4 cup olive oil1/3 cup all purpose flour1 medium onion, chopped fine2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium size green bell pepper, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 (6oz) can tomato paste1 bay leaf1 tbsp crushed red pepper1 1/2 tsp. Creole seasoning1 tbsp splenda1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce2 1/2 cups milk and 2 1/2 cups water1 tsp salt1 1/2 cups uncooked quick- cooking grits
1. Peel shrimp, reserve shells. 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 large bowl, pressing shells with back of spoon; discard shells.
2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until flour is carmel colored (about 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Add onions, garlic,celery, bay leaf, crushed red pepper, creole seasoning, splenda, tabasco, bell pepper, tomato paste, worcestershire. Reduce heat to low and cook , stirring occasionally, 45 minutes. Add shrimp and cook 10 minutes, stir in 1/4 to 1/2 cup remaining shrimp broth to reach desired consistency.
3. Meanwhile bring 2 1/2 cups 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 Mixture over Grits. Serves 8 =(1/2 cup grits and 1 cup Creole Shrimp mixture)
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANTCOF.
2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until flour is carmel colored (about 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Add onions, garlic,celery, bay leaf, crushed red pepper, creole seasoning, splenda, tabasco, bell pepper, tomato paste, worcestershire. Reduce heat to low and cook , stirring occasionally, 45 minutes. Add shrimp and cook 10 minutes, stir in 1/4 to 1/2 cup remaining shrimp broth to reach desired consistency.
3. Meanwhile bring 2 1/2 cups 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 Mixture over Grits. Serves 8 =(1/2 cup grits and 1 cup Creole Shrimp mixture)
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANTCOF.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 273.9
- Total Fat: 7.9 g
- Cholesterol: 35.7 mg
- Sodium: 580.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 39.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 11.8 g
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