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Shrimp Creole and Grits

Sweet and Savory Shrimp in a spicy creole sauce, on a bed of cheesy grits
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Calories: 490
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Shrimp Uncooked, Shelled, deveined, 16-20
  • 1 ea Onion Peeled, Diced
  • 1 rib Celery Diced
  • 1 ea Bell Pepper Diced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp AP Flour
  • 1/3 cup Dry white wine
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with peppers You know the one
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Low Sodium
  • 1 ea bay leaf
  • Hot Sauce To taste
  • 2 tbsp Butter

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, foam out the butter
  2. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté until veggies are lightly browned.
  3. Mix together the thyme, salt, pepper, cayenne, and flour in a small bowl
  4. Add Spice mix to veggies, stir and cook for ~ 2 minutes
  5. Deglaze with wine.
  6. Add chicken stock, tomatoes, bay leaves, and hot sauce
  7. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Remove bay leaves. Add shrimp and cook until pink, just 3-4 minutes.
  9. Taste, season, and balance flavor
  10. Serve over a bed of Grits. https://www.roguechef.com/?p=2739

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 711mgPotassium: 1278mgFiber: 6gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 1875IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 208mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Basic Creole Shrimp over basic cheese grits.
One can forgo the butter and replace it with bacon drippings, adding the crumbled bacon as a garnish.
You can also add sliced smoked sausage as an additional protein or a replacement for the shrimp.

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