SMOKY SHRIMP-AND-SAUSAGE GRAVY

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This starter of smoky, savory shrimp-and-sausage gravy comes from renowned Southern chef Scott Peacock. He likes to serve it up in individual cups, with a side of palate-cleansing quick-pickled crudité and his legendary biscuits that help to sop up every last drop of gravy goodness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely diced (1 cup)
1 medium shallot, finely diced (1/3 cup)
Pinch of dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon Aleppo-style pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped tomato (from 1 medium)
4 ounces smoked link sausage, such as Conecuh or andouille, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 heaping cup)
1 cup shrimp stock, low-sodium chicken broth, or water
1 pound medium shrimp (31 to 36 a pound), preferably wild Gulf, peeled and deveined, shells reserved for stock
1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons torn or coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1 recipe Crusty Buttermilk Biscuits, for serving

Steps:

  • Sprinkle garlic with a pinch of salt; mash into a paste with the side of a knife. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add shallot, thyme, Aleppo pepper, and garlic; reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until shallot turns translucent, 3 to 4 minutes (if onion starts to brown, reduce heat further).
  • Add tomato and a generous pinch of salt; increase heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, until tomato breaks down, about 3 minutes. Add sausage; cook 2 minutes more. Stir in stock, increase heat to medium-high, and boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp and simmer until partially cooked, 1 to 2 minutes, depending on size.
  • Stir in cream and simmer until shrimp are just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more, depending on size. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and stir in parsley and scallion just before serving. Serve gravy in individual cups with hot split biscuits and spoons on the side.

joy mojumder
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This dish is a great comfort food.


Iam Khan
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The gravy is creamy and flavorful.


Collins Collo
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I love the smoky flavor of the shrimp and sausage.


namastenepal dhaulagiriguesthouse
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Jalesia Taisipic
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the gravy was delicious. I'll definitely try this recipe again.


Mohamed Nossair
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best shrimp and sausage gravy he's ever had.


Saundra ONeal
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised! The shrimp and sausage are cooked to perfection and the gravy is creamy and flavorful.


Hannah Attebury
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This dish is easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the smokiness of the shrimp and the spice of the sausage. It's a great meal for a weeknight dinner.


Md. Billal Hossain
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I made this last weekend and it was a hit with my family! The gravy was so flavorful and the shrimp and sausage were cooked perfectly.


Muhammad ikram Ikram
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This recipe is a keeper! The combination of smoky shrimp and sausage in a creamy gravy is simply divine. I served it over grits and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.