Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits
Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits brings together tender, juicy shrimp and velvety grits enriched with Monterey Jack and sharp Cheddar. The gentle heat from tomatoes with green chilies and a pop of green onion and bell pepper make each bite rich and satisfying. Serve this Southern classic for a comforting weekend dinner or a cozy gathering with friends.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits, 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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- 17
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Bring chicken broth and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Stir in grits, return to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low; cook for 20 minutes, stirring often.
- 3
Meanwhile, melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add green onions, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until the peppers soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook until they start to firm up.
- 4
Stir the shrimp mixture, tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, 0 cup Cheddar cheese, and black pepper into the grits; pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cup Cheddar cheese on top.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Calories 369.28 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 27.74 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 26.51 g 10%
- Total Fat 17.21 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 8.19 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.37 g High --
- Cholesterol 133.85 mg High 45%
- Sodium 897.38 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 3.41 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 4.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.18 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 320.27 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 2.49 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 588.01 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 77.3 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 4.14 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 369.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Green Bell Pepper, Green Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 369.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits healthy?
- Fiery Shrimp with Creamy Grits has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 369.28 calories and 27.74 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 897.38 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.19 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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