SMOTHERED SHRIMP IN CRAB-MEAT GRAVY
Alexander Smalls, the chef and an owner of two Harlem restaurants, the Cecil and Minton's, serves this dish over grits as an appetizer at Christmas, but it's hearty enough for a meal at almost any time of year. It is a recipe rooted in the culinary traditions of the South Carolina coast and benefits mightily from the use of fresh shrimp and crab.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven set over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. When the butter begins to foam, add garlic, onion, celery and pepper, and sauté until onion is translucent, stirring often, approximately 10 minutes. Adjust heat to high, add flour and stir briskly to make a blended, smooth roux. Continue cooking until the roux begins to brown, about 5 minutes. 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. Be careful not to burn it.
- Add sage, thyme, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg, cayenne pepper and clam juice or stock, and stir to combine, then return the heat to medium. When the mixture begins to simmer, add tomato paste, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for approximately 15 minutes, stirring often. 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. Serve ladled over stone-ground grits.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 466, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 2214 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Jeffrey Monson
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The gravy was too thin and the shrimp were tough. I won't be making this again.
Mathato Lebete
[email protected]The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the gravy was amazing! I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll watch the shrimp more closely next time.
Laka Pokarop
[email protected]This was my first time making smothered shrimp, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Gracie Goad
[email protected]I'm not a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the gravy was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Navio Kugonza
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I used fresh shrimp and crab, and the gravy was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.
maya
[email protected]I love shrimp and crab, so I was excited to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! The gravy was rich and flavorful, and the shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
jordan mikeal junior
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The gravy was too thin and the shrimp were tough. I won't be making this again.
Prince Manik
[email protected]The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the gravy was amazing! I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll watch the shrimp more closely next time.
Salim Alhassan Guinko
[email protected]This was my first time making smothered shrimp, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Tasin Ifteaquer Al Mumin Ratul
[email protected]I'm not a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the gravy was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ntanda Sampa
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I used fresh shrimp and crab, and the gravy was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Tanveer g
[email protected]I love shrimp and crab, so I was excited to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! The gravy was rich and flavorful, and the shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Tiffany Jane
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The gravy was too thin and the shrimp were tough. I won't be making this again.
Durga Datt Awasthi
[email protected]The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the gravy was amazing! I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll watch the shrimp more closely next time.
Sher bahadur Thapa magar
[email protected]This was my first time making smothered shrimp, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Saeed Shah
[email protected]I'm not a huge seafood fan, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the gravy was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Obodo Henry
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the gravy was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Apeke Blessing Melody
[email protected]I've made this smothered shrimp dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The gravy is so good, I could eat it with a spoon!
Nicholas Wasta
[email protected]This smothered shrimp in crab meat gravy was a hit! The gravy was rich and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.