Charleston Shrimp ‘n’ Gravy

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 15
Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy recipe for a comforting Southern-style meal
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 slices bacon
1 onion , chopped
1 green bell pepper , seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons seasoned salt with no MSG
ground black pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour , divided
1 pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 green onion , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
427
Sugar
3g
Fat
24g
Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy is a classic Southern dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, creamy gravy. This dish is often served over rice or with bread for soaking up the delicious gravy. It's a comforting, filling dish that is perfect for warming up on a chilly evening. While this recipe may take a bit more effort to prepare than some other seafood dishes, the end result is well worth it.

Instructions

1.Cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove from pan and crumble.
2.Add onion and bell pepper to bacon drippings and cook until softened.
3.Season vegetables with seasoned salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
4.Add butter to pan and melt. Add in 3 tablespoons of flour and whisk until combined.
5.Gradually stir in chicken stock and whisk until smooth.
6.Cook gravy for 5 minutes until thickened.
7.Add shrimp to pan and cook until pink.
8.Mix in green onion and remaining tablespoon of flour.
9.Serve hot over rice or with bread for dipping into the creamy gravy.

PROS

Charleston Shrimp ‘n’ Gravy is a comforting, hearty meal that is perfect for a chilly evening.

The shrimp are succulent and the rich gravy has a depth of flavor that will have you coming back for more.

CONS

This recipe uses bacon and butter, which can increase the calorie and fat content of the dish.

It can also be a bit time consuming to make the gravy from scratch.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shrimp are a lean protein source that are high in nutrients like selenium, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids.
They are also low in calories and fat.
Using green bell peppers in this recipe adds a healthy dose of vitamin C and antioxidants.

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