Border-Style Shrimp with Cheddar Grits
Border-Style Shrimp with Cheddar Grits pairs creamy, cheese-laced grits with smoky bacon and tender shrimp kissed with taco seasoning and a splash of hot sauce. The result is rich, peppery, and lightly spicy with comforting textures in every bite. It’s a great weeknight dinner or a fun twist for a casual weekend brunch when you want bold flavors without extra fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Border-Style Shrimp with Cheddar Grits, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 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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- 10
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the evaporated milk, grits, chicken broth, and butter; bring to a boil.
- 2
Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Add the Cheddar cheese and stir until blended.
- 4
Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 5
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 3 minutes per side.
- 6
Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.
- 7
Add the bell peppers to the bacon grease.
- 8
Add the shrimp and taco seasoning.
- 9
Cook and stir until the peppers are heated through and the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 10
Stir in the chopped bacon.
- 11
Place a dollop of grits in each bowl and top with the shrimp mixture and hot sauce.
- Calories 437.59 kcal High 22%
- Protein 30.24 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 35.35 g 13%
- Total Fat 18.71 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 9.52 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 168.72 mg High 56%
- Sodium 588.2 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.31 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 12.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 436.18 mg Good Source 34%
- Iron 1.79 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 400.35 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 36.57 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 70.36 mg Good Source 78%
- Vitamin D 2.43 mcg Moderate 12%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Border Style Shrimp with Cheddar Grits is made with 10 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Bell Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Evaporated Milk. Each serving provides about 437.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Border-Style Shrimp with Cheddar Grits made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Bell Pepper, Chicken Broth, Evaporated Milk, Grits. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Border-Style Shrimp with Cheddar Grits?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 437.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Border-Style Shrimp with Cheddar Grits easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Border-Style Shrimp with Cheddar Grits healthy?
- Border-Style Shrimp with Cheddar Grits has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 437.59 calories and 30.24 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 588.2 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.52 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, 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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