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Nutrition per serving
Protein19% · 41g
Carbs22% · 47g
Fat59% · 58g
6g
Fiber
3250mg
Sodium
4.6g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
54th pctl
More protein than 54% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
4.6g /100cal
Leaner than 45% of meals
vs Pork average
7% lighter
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🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Ingredients
Bacon
Precooked Polenta
White Cheddar Cheese
Chicken Stock Concentrate
Cream Sauce Base
Shrimp
Tomato
Scallions
Garlic Powder
Blackening Spice
Corn
Cooking Oil
Black Pepper
Butter
Salt
How to make it
1
Wash and dry produce.
Drain corn; pat dry with paper towels. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Dice tomato into ½-inch pieces.
2
In a small pot, combine polenta, stock concentrate, half the garlic powder, and ¼ cup water (⅓ cup for 4 servings) over medium heat. Cook, mashing with a potato masher or fork, until mostly smooth and warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and cover until ready to use in Step 5.
3
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred, 4-6 minutes. TIP: If corn begins to pop, cover pan.
Reduce heat to medium; stir in scallion whites, remaining garlic powder, 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl and cover with aluminum foil. Wipe out pan.
4
Cut bacon* into ½-inch pieces.
Heat same pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, 5-7 minutes.
Meanwhile, rinse shrimp* under cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Once bacon is browned and crispy, add shrimp and Blackening Spice to pan; cook, stirring, until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. TIP: Add a drizzle of oil if pan seems dry.
Stir in tomato; cook until warmed through, 30-60 seconds. Taste and season with salt if desired. Remove from heat and cover until ready to serve.
5
Return pot with warmed grits to medium heat. Stir in cream sauce base and cheddar until melted and combined, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. TIP: Grits will thicken as they cool.
6
Divide cheesy grits between bowls; top with charred corn and bacony shrimp. Garnish with scallion greens and serve.
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Drain corn; pat dry with paper towels. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Dice tomato into ½-inch pieces.
2
Step 2
In a small pot, combine polenta, stock concentrate, half the garlic powder, and ¼ cup water (⅓ cup for 4 servings) over medium heat. Cook, mashing with a potato masher or fork, until mostly smooth and warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and cover until ready to use in Step 5.
3
Step 3
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred, 4-6 minutes. TIP: If corn begins to pop, cover pan.
Reduce heat to medium; stir in scallion whites, remaining garlic powder, 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl and cover with aluminum foil. Wipe out pan.
4
Step 4
Cut bacon* into ½-inch pieces.
Heat same pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, 5-7 minutes.
Meanwhile, rinse shrimp* under cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Once bacon is browned and crispy, add shrimp and Blackening Spice to pan; cook, stirring, until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. TIP: Add a drizzle of oil if pan seems dry.
Stir in tomato; cook until warmed through, 30-60 seconds. Taste and season with salt if desired. Remove from heat and cover until ready to serve.
5
Step 5
Return pot with warmed grits to medium heat. Stir in cream sauce base and cheddar until melted and combined, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. TIP: Grits will thicken as they cool.
6
Step 6
Divide cheesy grits between bowls; top with charred corn and bacony shrimp. Garnish with scallion greens and serve.
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Southern-Style Bacony Shrimp over Grits (HelloFresh's Southern Style Bacony Shrimp over Grits: 890 calories, 41g protein. Pork meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan.) is a prepared meal from . One serving provides 890 calories with 41 g of protein, representing about 45 percent of the daily calorie reference point. The recipe format follows 's standard approach of pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Grits is a type of porridge made from coarsely ground dried corn (maize) or hominy, the latter being maize that has been treated with an alkali in a process called nixtamalization, with the pericarp removed. It is eaten primarily in the United States. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
890Calories
41gProtein
47gCarbs
58gFat
6gFiber
3250mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution45% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Southern-Style Bacony Shrimp over Grits?
Southern-Style Bacony Shrimp over Grits contains 890 calories and 41 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Southern Style Bacony Shrimp over Grits: 890 calories, 41g protein. Pork meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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