Recipes and Cooking Gluten Free Creole-Style Shrimp and Grits 5.0 (1) By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on September 18, 2014 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jason Donnelly Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells 1 cup gluten-free yellow grits 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 ounce fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces 1 medium red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoon gluten-free all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon salt-free Creole seasoning ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¾ cup reduced-sodium gluten-free chicken broth Directions Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Prepare grits according to package directions. Cover and keep warm. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add asparagus, sweet pepper, onion, and garlic; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or just until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir flour, Creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper into vegetable mixture. Gradually stir in broth. Cook and stir over medium heat just until thickened and bubbly; reduce heat. Stir in shrimp. Simmer, covered, for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, stirring once. Serve shrimp mixture over grits. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 308 Calories 5g Fat 43g Carbs 21g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 308 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 143mg 48% Sodium 899mg 39% Total Carbohydrate 43g 16% Total Sugars 4g Protein 21g Vitamin C 44.3mg 222% Calcium 90.9mg 7% Iron 3.8mg 21% Potassium 450mg 10% Folate, total 149.2mcg Vitamin B-12 1.3mcg Vitamin B-6 0.5mg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.