SMOTHERED SHRIMP IN BROWN GRAVY

Smothered Shrimp in Brown Gravy image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

Homemade mashed potatoes or rice
2 pounds small (51/60 count) raw, peeled shrimp
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
3 slices bacon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup sweet bell pepper
1/4 cup celery
2 tablespoons garlic
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet

Steps:

Prepare mashed potatoes or rice. Toss shrimp with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning; set aside. Cook bacon in a skillet on medium heat until crisp, remove and set aside, leaving drippings in skillet; add shrimp and cook for two minutes; remove and set aside. Add half of the butter to drippings and the onion, bell pepper and celery, cooking for about 3 minutes or just until soft, but not browned. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
Add remaining butter and begin stirring in flour, a little at a time, until fully incorporated. Cook and stir for 4 minutes. Slowly add broth and bring to a boil, cooking until thickened. Return shrimp and any accumulated juices, along with Kitchen Bouquet, if using; reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 10 minutes or until shrimp is completely cooked through. Set aside a pinch of the bacon for garnish, if desired, and add rest to gravy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Spoon over hot, homemade mashed potatoes or rice, or substitute noodles, grits or biscuits, and garnish with the bacon. Serve with a side of green peas, green vegetable or a nice garden salad and hot bread or rolls.
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