⏱ 30 min totalSpicy Shrimp and Grits
Per 1 serving · 177 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein19g22% of calories
- Carbs36g42% of calories
- Fat13g36% of calories
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Spicy Shrimp and Grits (177 g) has 342 calories, with 19 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (42% of calories). It is high in protein (37% DV), Vitamin A (20% DV) and thiamine (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 46%, 39% and 58% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein37%
- Vitamin A20%
- Thiamine25%
- Niacin24%
- Folate (B9)22%
- Vitamin B1253%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E14%
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
- Vitamin B619%
- Pantothenic acid10%
- Choline18%
- Zinc13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium46%
- Saturated fat39%
- Cholesterol58%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup Yellow corn grits
1 tbsp Butter
4 oz Shrimp- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Black pepper
¼ tsp Paprika
½ pinch Cayenne pepper
1 tsp Hot sauce
Directions
- 1
Cook the grits according to package directions until thick and creamy, then stir in half of the butter until melted; keep warm.
- 2
Pat the shrimp dry. Season all over with the salt, black pepper, paprika, and a pinch of cayenne.
- 3
Heat remaining butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook until pink and just opaque, about 1–2 minutes per side.
- 4
Pour in the hot sauce and toss to coat. Simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
- 5
Spoon the warm grits into bowls and top with the spicy shrimp, drizzling any pan sauce over the top. Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (177 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 178 μg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) | 86 μg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 53% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 mg | 10% |
| Choline | 101 mg | 18% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 70 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 208 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 39 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 315 mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 41 μg | 75% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 3 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 236 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 157 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 30 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
Burning 342 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 65minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 41minCycling (moderate)
- 28minRunning (6 mph)
- 48minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spicy Shrimp and Grits?
One serving of Spicy Shrimp and Grits (1 serving) has 342 calories, which works out to 194 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Spicy Shrimp and Grits high in protein?
It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (37% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Spicy Shrimp and Grits keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 34 g of net carbs and 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Spicy Shrimp and Grits?
1060 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Spicy Shrimp and Grits?
0.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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