Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy

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This shrimp 'n' gravy, an original Charleston favorite, is usually served as 'shrimp n grits.' Serve over fresh hot grits, rice, or biscuits.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt with no MSG

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste

  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock

  • 1 green onion, chopped

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.

  2. Add butter to bacon drippings in the skillet. When butter begins to sizzle, sprinkle with 3 tablespoons flour. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until dark brown, about 12 minutes. Do not let roux scorch; reduce heat if needed.

  3. When roux reaches dark brown, increase heat to medium-high and add onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir just until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, place shrimp in a medium bowl and toss with seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder, and remaining 1 tablespoon flour.

  5. Add shrimp mixture to onion mixture in the skillet and stir constantly for 1 minute. Whisk in chicken stock and reduce heat to low. Cook until broth is thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Do not overcook shrimp. Sprinkle with green onion and remove from heat.

  6. Serve shrimp and gravy over fresh hot grits, rice, or biscuits. Crumble bacon slices on top.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263 Calories
11g Fat
13g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 196mg 65%
Sodium 1088mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 28g 55%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 381mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.