Charleston Shrimp and Grits with Tasso Blue Crab Gravy Recipe

Name: Charleston Shrimp and Grits with Tasso Blue Crab Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 8 ounces tasso ham, finely diced; 1 cup finely diced white onion; 1 red pepper, finely diced; 1 green pepper, finely diced; 1 yellow pepper, finely diced; 1 tablespoon spicy blackening Cajun seasoning; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 8 cups fish stock or vegetable or chicken stock, divided; 4 ounces lump blue crab; 4 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 pounds spicy sausage, thinly sliced; Grits, optional

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces tasso ham, finely diced
1 cup finely diced white onion
1 red pepper, finely diced
1 green pepper, finely diced
1 yellow pepper, finely diced
1 tablespoon spicy blackening Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 cups fish stock or vegetable or chicken stock, divided
4 ounces lump blue crab
4 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 pounds spicy sausage, thinly sliced
Grits, optional

1
Preheat a large bottom pot to medium-high heat.
2
Add butter to pot and let melt.
3
Add ham, white onion, peppers, Cajun seasoning, salt, brown sugar, onion powder, and minced garlic.
4
Stir in flour and continue to cook while stirring until you achieve a dark brown color, a brown roux.
5
Slowly whisk in 6 cups of fish stock, add slowly to help avoid lumps.
6
Bring to a boil and use remaining 2 cups of stock to adjust for consistency.
7
Remove from heat and add the crabmeat.
8
Set aside for use.
9
In a saute pan, over medium-high heat, saute shrimp and sausage.
10
Place shrimp and sausage over grits, if using, and top with crab gravy sauce.
11
*Cooks note: For home use it is more practical to use instant grits.
12
Cook your grits first and do not be afraid to season to your liking.
13
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1704

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

274

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 8 ounces tasso ham, finely diced, 1 cup finely diced white onion, 1 red pepper, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Charleston Shrimp and Grits with Tasso Blue Crab Gravy 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.

Charleston Shrimp and Grits with Tasso Blue Crab Gravy

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