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Ham and Shrimp Gravy Recipe

Recipe by: Chef John

"I love eating this over rice or mashed potatoes. Even pasta would make for a deliciously effective delivery system!"
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  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep30 m
  • Cook35 m
  • Ready In1 h 5 m
  • 1Melt butter over medium heat in a deep frying pan. Stir in diced ham and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • 2Stir in red bell pepper, celery, white portions of green onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
  • 3Stir in flour; cook and stir until flour is no longer gritty, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce; increase heat to medium-high. Simmer until vegetables are soft and liquid is reduced and thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • 4Stir in shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Garnish with green parts of green onions.
Footnotes
  • Tip
  • Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.
Ingredients
  • 6 servings
  • 234 cals
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 ounces smoked ham, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 4 green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 1/2 cups cold chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound small raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pinch salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    234
    12%
  • Fat:
    14
    22%
  • Carbs:
    6.7
    2%
  • Protein:
    19.2
    38%
  • Cholesterol:
    154
    51%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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