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
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Mis Anika
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the gravy is amazing. I usually serve it over rice, but I've also served it over pasta and it's just as good.
MD FOYSAL HASAN
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the gravy was flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.
Ahmed Mostafa
[email protected]I'm not a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the gravy was creamy and flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Aqulicia Marine
[email protected]This recipe is a bit spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the gravy was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a great meal.
meyara Karki
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and asparagus, and it was a delicious and elegant meal.
Azim Ahmed
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the gravy is amazing. I usually serve it over rice, but I've also served it over pasta and it's just as good.
ASIF JAMALI
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the gravy was flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.
Peroo Aymain
[email protected]I'm not a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the gravy was creamy and flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Sheri Port
[email protected]This dish was a bit spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the gravy was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a great meal.
Carrion Dan
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and asparagus, and it was a delicious and elegant meal.
A Bianson
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the gravy is amazing. I usually serve it over rice, but I've also served it over pasta and it's just as good.
Rana Iqram
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.
Mohammad Aziz Azizi
[email protected]I'm not a huge seafood fan, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the gravy was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a great meal.
Pinidiya Malshani
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the gravy was so flavorful. I served it over angel hair pasta and it was a hit with my guests.
Hello owl cheetah
[email protected]I love shrimp and crab, so I knew I would love this dish. I was not disappointed! The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
tank Joshi
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the gravy was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and asparagus, and it was a perfect meal.
Lebo thato
[email protected]I had never made smothered shrimp before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the gravy was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Family 4Tube
[email protected]This smothered shrimp in crab meat gravy was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.