Dinner

AntCof's Shrimp and Grits is for Dinner.

AntCof's Shrimp and Grits takes 30 minutes to prepare.

AntCof's Shrimp and Grits takes 92 minutes to cook.

AntCof's Shrimp and Grits makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for AntCof's Shrimp and Grits are:

2 lb (30) unpeeled medium size raw shrimp
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 medium onion, chopped fine
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium size green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6oz) can tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp crushed red pepper
1 1/2 tsp. Creole seasoning
1 tbsp splenda
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 cups milk and 2 1/2 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups uncooked quick- cooking grits

Here is how you make AntCof's Shrimp and Grits:

1. Peel shrimp, reserve shells. Bring shells and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat; reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes. Pour shrimp broth through a colander over large bowl, pressing shells with back of spoon; discard shells.2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until flour is carmel colored (about 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Add onions, garlic,celery, bay leaf, crushed red pepper, creole seasoning, splenda, tabasco, bell pepper, tomato paste, worcestershire. Reduce heat to low and cook , stirring occasionally, 45 minutes. Add shrimp and cook 10 minutes, stir in 1/4 to 1/2 cup remaining shrimp broth to reach desired consistency.3. Meanwhile bring 2 1/2 cups milk, 2/1/2 cups water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened. Serve Creole Shrimp Mixture over Grits. Serves 8 =(1/2 cup grits and 1 cup Creole Shrimp mixture) Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANTCOF.

The nutritional information for AntCof's Shrimp and Grits is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 273.9

• Total Fat: 7.9 g
• Cholesterol: 35.7 mg
• Sodium: 580.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 39.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
• Protein: 11.8 g

AntCof's Shrimp and Grits is French cuisine.