Ham and Shrimp Gravy

Chef John's savory gravy with diced ham, shrimp, red bell pepper, celery, green onion, jalapeños, and garlic is perfect over mashed potatoes or rice.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 236 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 pinch salt, or to taste
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 6 ounces smoked ham, diced
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, finely diced
• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 4 green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
• 1 pound small raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.25 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 cup finely diced celery
• 3.5 cups cold chicken broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter over medium heat in a deep frying pan. Stir in diced ham and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in flour; cook and stir until flour is no longer gritty, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce; increase heat to medium-high. Simmer until vegetables are soft and liquid is reduced and thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.

Step 3

Stir in shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Garnish with green parts of green onions.

Step 4

Stir in red bell pepper, celery, white portions of green onion, jalapeño pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute.