Shrimp and Grits with Peas and Corn

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 1,967.7
  • Total Fat: 42.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 1,113.6 mg
  • Sodium: 7,359.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 190.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 18.2 g
  • Protein: 205.7 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Shrimp and Grits with Peas and Corn calories by ingredient


Introduction

Low fat shrimp and cheesy grits Low fat shrimp and cheesy grits
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    2 12 oz. Bags Shrimp, raw (reserve shells for stock)
    1 can Le Sueur Sweet Peas with mushrooms and pearl onions
    1/2 cup Lake Side Stone Ground White Grits
    1 cup Kraft 2% Shredded Cheddar Cheese
    1-2 chopped Onions, raw
    3 cloves Garlic minced
    1 12oz bag Birds Eye Steamfresh Gold and White Corn
    1 tsp Salt and pepper to taste
    3 1/2 cup (8 fl oz) Water, tap
    3-4 pieces of Sweet Roasted Peppers
    1 Tbsp Flour, white
    2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
    1 5oz can Carnation Low Fat Evaporated Milk

Directions

In a saucepan bring 1 1/2 cups water, shrimp shells, dash of salt, and Old Bay to a boil, reduce to simmer. In another saucepan bring 2 cups water and salt to a boil, whisk in grits, reduce to simmer 9-12 minutes. Add cheese and enough evaporated milk to get a nice creamy texture. In a frying pan coated with spray saute shrimp, onion, peppers and garlic. Add flour, stir to cook for 1 minute. Add water from cooked shells (discard shells). Add corn and peas. Season to taste.

Serving Size: Divide into 4 portions

Number of Servings: 1.0

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CINNAMONLEIGH.