Buttery Shrimp and Bell Pepper Skillet

Name: Buttery Shrimp and Bell Pepper Skillet
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon; 2 tbsp butter; 4 tbsp all-purpose flour, divided; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tsp seasoned salt without MSG; black pepper to taste; garlic powder to taste; 1.5 cups chicken stock; 1 green onion, chopped

A southern-style dish featuring succulent shrimp, tender bell pepper, and a rich buttery gravy, best served over hot grits or rice.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories263kcal

carbohydrates13g

fat11g

fiber1g

protein28g

sodium1088mg

sugar2g

Dinner Southern

Ingredients

3 slices bacon

2 tbsp butter

4 tbsp all-purpose flour, divided

1 onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tsp seasoned salt without MSG

black pepper to taste

garlic powder to taste

1.5 cups chicken stock

1 green onion, chopped

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and drain bacon on paper towels; set aside.

Add butter to the bacon drippings in the skillet. Once butter is melted and sizzling, add 3 tbsp flour. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir frequently until roux turns deep brown, about 12 minutes. Avoid scorching; lower heat if needed.

Increase heat to medium-high, add onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes.

Meanwhile, coat shrimp with seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and remaining 1 tbsp flour.

Combine shrimp mixture with onion mixture in the skillet. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Then, whisk in chicken stock and reduce heat to low.

Cook until the sauce thickens, 1-2 minutes. Do not overcook shrimp. Add chopped green onions, remove from heat, and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve shrimp and gravy over hot grits, rice, or biscuits. Crumble bacon slices on top.