Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy
Lowcountry-style shrimp simmer in a dark roux gravy enriched with bacon drippings, butter, and vegetables for deep, toasty flavor. Spoon this Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy over grits, rice, or biscuits to catch every silky, peppery bite, finished with a fresh pop of green onion and crisp bacon on top. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner when you want bold, homey comfort.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
- 2
Add butter to the bacon drippings in the skillet. When the butter starts to sizzle, sprinkle in 3 tablespoons flour. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until dark brown, about 12 minutes. Do not let the roux burn; lower the heat if needed.
- 3
When the roux is dark brown, raise the heat to medium-high and add the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring, just until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, put the shrimp in a medium bowl and toss with seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder, and the remaining 1 tablespoon flour.
- 5
Add the shrimp mixture to the onion mixture in the skillet and stir constantly for 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken stock and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the broth thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Do not overcook the shrimp. Sprinkle with green onion and remove from the heat.
- 6
Serve the shrimp and gravy over fresh hot grits, rice, or biscuits. Crumble the bacon slices on top.
- Calories 349.91 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 29.29 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 29.08 g 11%
- Total Fat 13.81 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 5.26 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 166.7 mg High 56%
- Sodium 779.75 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 5.47 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 5.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 126.55 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 857.07 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 72.11 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 6.78 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy is a Soul Food dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 349.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Stock. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy?
- Explore these Soul Food side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 349.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy healthy?
- Charleston Shrimp 'n' Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 349.91 calories and 29.29 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 779.75 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.26 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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