Fernandina Shrimp Gravy

A Florida Lowcountry specialty: shrimp in a rich caramelized gravy with salt pork, onion, bell peppers, and celery, served over rice.

SouthernSeafoodEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp water (for caramel)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 oz salt pork, diced
  • 0.5 cup minced onion
  • 0.5 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 0.5 cup diced celery
  • 1 0.5 lb shrimp, shelled and cleaned
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.3 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp crushed dried red pepper
  • 2 cup hot cooked rice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stir sugar over moderate heat until it melts and turns golden caramel. Carefully add 1 tbsp water.

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup water and salt pork; simmer 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add onion, bell peppers, and celery; cook until tender.

  4. 4

    Add shrimp and seasonings; cook until shrimp are pink. Serve over rice.

Tags

southernriceshrimp gravyFloridaLowcountrysalt porkamerican