Smothered Shrimp in Crab-Meat Gravy Recipe

Name: Smothered Shrimp in Crab-Meat Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1 large Spanish onion, diced; 2 ribs celery, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, rubbed; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 3 pinches nutmeg; 2 pinches cayenne pepper; 3 to 4 cups clam juice, or fish or chicken stock; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 pounds large shrimp, shelled and butterflied; 1 1/2 pounds jumbo lump crab meat.

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 large Spanish onion, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, rubbed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 pinches nutmeg
2 pinches cayenne pepper
3 to 4 cups clam juice, or fish or chicken stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 pounds large shrimp, shelled and butterflied
1 1/2 pounds jumbo lump crab meat.

1
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven set over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil.
2
When the butter begins to foam, add garlic, onion, celery and pepper, and saute until onion is translucent, stirring often, approximately 10 minutes.
3
Adjust heat to high, add flour and stir briskly to make a blended, smooth roux.
4
Continue cooking until the roux begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
5
Reduce the heat to medium low, and continue to cook, stirring often, for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, until the mixture has turned a deep brown.
6
Be careful not to burn it.
7
Add sage, thyme, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg, cayenne pepper and clam juice or stock, and stir to combine, then return the heat to medium.
8
When the mixture begins to simmer, add tomato paste, and season with salt and pepper.
9
Cook for approximately 15 minutes, stirring often.
10
Add shrimp, cook 3 to 4 minutes, then gently fold in the crab meat and simmer an additional 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.
11
Serve ladled over stone-ground grits.

3028

kcal

Calories

309

Fat

Carbs

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped, 1 large Spanish onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Smothered Shrimp in Crab-Meat 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.

Smothered Shrimp in Crab-Meat Gravy

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