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Charleston Shrimp and Grits (Shrimp & Gravy) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 slices bacon
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
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:
Directions:
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. If it begins to brown too quickly 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 a few minutes to thicken the broth, much longer and the shrimp will become tough. Sprinkle the chopped green onion, and remove from the heat. . Crumble bacon on top and serve over Charleston grits (see personal note).
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Serve over Charleston grits. Cook grits as directed - less 1/8 cup of water, add 1/4 cup of half and half or heavy cream when grits are almost the right consistency. Salt and pepper to taste. This recipe should NOT be served over cheese grits.

 

 

 

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