Shrimp with Creamy Gravy and Rice
Ingredients
| 1 lb of medium shrimp, peeled and deveined | ||
| 2 tbs fresh lemon juice | ||
| kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste | ||
| 1 tsp cayenne pepper | ||
| 3 scallions. sliced into rings | ||
| 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped | ||
| 1 clove garlic, chopped | ||
| 1 sprigs of fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried | ||
| 3 tbs bacon drippings | ||
| 2 tbs flour | ||
| 1 cup chicken stock | ||
| 1 small bunch chopped parsley |
This is a wonderful southern spin with plump juicy shrimp with creamy gravy and rice.
- Combine shrimp, lemon juice, cayenne pepper in a non- reactive bowl and set aside.
- Add bacon drippings or canola oil to a saute pan and add onion, garlic and peppers.
- Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, sprinkle flour over, stir constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Add shrimp and chicken stock and cook, stirring constantly until sauce starts to thicken.
- Serve over rice.
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