Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this Creamy Shrimp and Biscuits recipe. Tender shrimp in a rich, creamy gravy served over flaky buttermilk biscuits – a perfect combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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Creamy Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Make the biscuits: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter, pour in buttermilk, pat dough, cut into rounds, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Prepare the creamy shrimp: Melt butter and olive oil, cook onion and garlic, add flour, whisk in cream and broth, season, add shrimp, cook until pink, stir in herbs.
- Serve: Split warm biscuits, spoon creamy shrimp over the top, garnish with herbs.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked shrimp, but add them at the very end to avoid overcooking.
- For a shortcut, use store-bought biscuits and focus on the shrimp gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with creamy shrimp
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
