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Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy

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"Authentic original Charleston favorite shrimp recipe usually served as 'shrimp n grits.' Serve over fresh hot grits, rice, or biscuits."
Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 46 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry until browned, then remove to paper towels to drain. Add the butter to the bacon grease. When the butter begins to sizzle, sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour over it. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until dark brown. Don't let it scorch - if it starts to, just reduce the heat.
  2. When the roux reaches dark brown, increase the heat to medium-high, and add the onions and bell pepper. Cook and stir for a couple of minutes, just until softened. Meanwhile, place the shrimp in a bowl, and toss with seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder, and remaining flour. Pour into the pan, and stir constantly for 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken stock, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for just a few minutes to thicken the broth. Don't cook much longer, or the shrimp will become tough. Sprinkle the chopped green onion over it, and remove from the heat. Serve over fresh hot grits, rice or biscuits. Crumble the bacon slices on top.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2006 by Vivagirl 
100% Authentic and absolutely wonderful! I was born and raised in Charleston, and come from a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2005 by STHRNGIRL 
Outstanding! The gravy is out of the world. I served this to someone who'd never heard of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2006 by Skipper 
Excellent recipe! making the roux dark brown brings out so much flavor! My husband loved it..... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2006 by IANSMOMMY2004 
Tastylicious! Great roux! Make sure you cook the roux the entire 12 minutes and stir... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2007 by Mr. T 
I'm not terribly familiar with what "real" shrimp and grits are supposed to taste like, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2009 by Soccer Mom 
Excellent flavor! My oldest who is a very small eater actually went back for seconds. The rice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by Carmen74 
This is a fantastic recipe! I agree with previous reviews that it does need more seasoning. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2008 by hzajc 
This may be authentic, but it's still a little blase. The sauce was good, if a bit bland, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2008 by Mallinda 
Very, very good. It was my first time browning a roux and it took a long time, more like 20... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2007 by Ally 
SOOO good!! We visit South Carolina often and love Low Country cooking - and this recipe is an... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 263

  • Total Fat: 11.1g
  • Cholesterol: 196mg
  • Sodium: 1088mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Protein: 27.5g

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