Cajun Shrimp-And-Crab Sauce Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp-And-Crab Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp; 1/2 (16-ounce) package andouille sausage; 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained and picked; 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon celery seed; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Hot cooked grits

Servings: persons

1 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
1/2 (16-ounce) package andouille sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained and picked
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked grits

1
Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Set aside.
2
Cut sausage into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove sausage, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in pan. Set sausage aside.
3
Saute onion and bell pepper in drippings and hot oil 8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and saute 1 minute.
4
Whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute or until flour is browned.
5
Whisk in chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Stir in sausage, crabmeat, and next 4 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately over hot cooked grits.

423

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp, 1/2 (16-ounce) package andouille sausage, 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup), 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup), and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp-And-Crab Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Shrimp-And-Crab Sauce

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