Smoked Gouda Shrimp and Grits à Ya Ya
Smoked Gouda Shrimp and Grits à Ya Ya layers creamy, cheese-enriched grits with bacon-kissed shrimp, sautéed mushrooms, and wilted spinach in a silky cream sauce. The dish balances smoky, salty notes with a gentle heat and lush texture, perfect for a cozy weekend dinner or a special brunch centerpiece.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoked Gouda Shrimp and Grits à Ya Ya, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Prepare the grits: Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
- 2
Slowly pour the grits into the stock while stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the grits are tender and thick, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
Stir in heavy cream to loosen the grits. Add the Gouda cheese and butter, stirring until melted and smooth.
- 4
While the grits cook, make the shrimp sauce: Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; cook until the fat renders, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the shallot and garlic; cook, stirring, until the shallots are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Pour in the white wine and add the butter, cooking and stirring until the butter melts.
- 7
Add the shrimp to the skillet; cook and stir until they turn bright pink on the outside and the centers are no longer translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 8
Stir in the spinach, mushrooms, and green onions; cook and stir until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes more.
- 9
Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon.
- 10
Stir heavy cream into the sauce. Simmer until the cream reduces by about one-third, about 10 minutes. Season with hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Return the shrimp to the skillet to heat through.
- 11
Serve the shrimp with the sauce over the prepared grits.
- Calories 545.05 kcal High 27%
- Protein 32.61 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 22.06 g 8%
- Total Fat 32.09 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 16.98 g High 85%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 252.53 mg High 84%
- Sodium 1645.4 mg High 72%
- Dietary Fiber 2.26 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 3.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 395.51 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 3.0 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 476.19 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 61.22 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.26 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Smoked Gouda Shrimp and Grits à Ya Ya is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Center Cut Bacon, Chicken Stock, and Chopped Spinach. Each serving provides about 545.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoked Gouda Shrimp and Grits à Ya Ya made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Center-Cut Bacon, Chicken Stock, Chopped Spinach, Green Onion. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoked Gouda Shrimp and Grits à Ya Ya?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 545.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoked Gouda Shrimp and Grits à Ya Ya easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Smoked Gouda Shrimp and Grits à Ya Ya healthy?
- Smoked Gouda Shrimp and Grits à Ya Ya has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 545.05 calories and 32.61 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1645.4 mg (72% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.98 g (85% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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