Crawfish and Grits: A Comforting Southern Delight to Savor
Crawfish and Grits is a delightful dish that brings the heart of Southern comfort food right to your table. With a creamy base of grits paired with succulent crawfish, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. It combines rich flavors and textures that warm the soul while being quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 cup peanut butter (natural preferred)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup sugar (coconut sugar optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grits
- 2 cups water or broth
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a pot, bring water or broth to a boil and stir in grits. Cook according to package instructions until creamy.
- Once grits are ready, fold in the peanut butter mixture gently.
- Serve warm in bowls, garnished with green onions or parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg