Ham and Shrimp Gravy

Name: Ham and Shrimp Gravy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 6 ounces smoked ham, diced; 1 red bell pepper, finely diced; ½ cup finely diced celery; 4 eaches green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated; 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 3 tablespoons flour; 3 ½ cups cold chicken broth; ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 pound small raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 pinch salt, or to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Rating: 4.58 stars

24 Ratings
20 Reviews
6 Photos

I love eating this over rice or mashed potatoes. Even pasta would make for a deliciously effective delivery system!

By Chef John

Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

35 mins

total:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

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

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Step 2

Stir in red bell pepper, celery, white portions of green onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
Step 3

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 4

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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

235.6 calories; protein 19.3g 39% DV; carbohydrates 6.9g 2% DV; fat 14.1g 22% DV; cholesterol 154.6mg 52% DV; sodium 1422.1mg 57% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (20)

Most helpful positive review

Robin Bruce

07/11/2012

Wish I could give 4 1/2 stars. Very simple to prepare with a good combo of flavors....just not over the top. Just enough "zip" to make it interesting. Only thing I added was a little more garlic (because there is no such thing as too much garlic) and a splash of kitchen bouquet to enhance the gravy. Otherwise I follwed to the tee and served over creamy grits. Husband and son were pleased! Read More

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MY4KIDS

02/03/2017

I was excited about trying this. It was okay but not great. I guess it's a matter of personal taste. It was too spicy for me. I tried it over grits (which I love) and I struggled through dinner and didn't eat very much of it. My husband barely ate his. If you love spice you'll probably give it a higher rating than I did. I do have to say that the ham added a nice flavor to the recipe making it a little easier for me to eat as much as I did. Maybe I'll give it another try and leave out the jalapeno and cut down on the cajun spice. Read More

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24 Ratings

5 star values: 15
4 star values: 8
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Robin Bruce

07/11/2012

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Debbie Edmondson Nance

09/13/2012

OMG that was sooooooooooooooo good and I am like his wife grits for me my hubby is out of town so I am making all the things he doesn't like he is not a fan of shrimp with this recipe was totally awesome keep posting recipes Chef John love your food Read More

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Natasha Whitt

04/18/2017

This dish was easy to prepare although i didnt have all the spicy ingredients in the recipe but then we dont spicy in my house. I loved that the ham was drowned out by sausage and shrimp! Hey trying to eat up leftover ham and this dish made sure it was ham was not the main star! My hubby liked it so I'd make it again! Any new dish from leftovers wins in my book! Like others add more garlic! Read More

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OODLES_OR

12/03/2014

Absolutely delicious and easy to make. Used garbanzo flour to make it lower in carbs and served over mashed sweet potatoes. DH was practically licking his bowl. Thanks for another super recipe. Read More

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KayleenCle

12/23/2012

I thought this was brilliant... my hubby loves pasta so I poured it over some spaghetti noodles and it was a big hit! I don't usually eat pasta but I want to eat some every week Read More

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Lee Wagar

08/22/2012

We have always LOVED shrimp and grits and have tried many many recipes. Today I tried this one since I had all the ingredients...even fresh jalapeno and some leftover ham. The video was very helpful because I don't usually cook things in butter enough but this turned out just like Chef John showed us. We really loved it and served it on grits with a little sharp cheddar added. Very easy and very good.... This is definitely a keeper! Read More

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MY4KIDS

02/03/2017

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jenleec5

07/30/2012

This was amazing.....I put a splash of lemon juice in and used pickled jalapenos along with 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion. I used one large green bell pepper and it was wonderful. I will cook this over and over!!!! Thanks Read More

Teowonna Clifton

12/10/2019

Good but not great. Kinda salty as someone else mentioned. Definitely should be served with rice instead of grits as Chef John said in the video. Not sure if I ll make again but it is definitely worth your trying. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Ham and Shrimp Gravy

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 235.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 39 %

carbohydrates: 2 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 22 %

saturated fat: 35 %

cholesterol: 52 %

vitamin a iu: 23 %

niacin equivalents: 35 %

vitamin b6: 18 %

vitamin c: 67 %

folate: 8 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 14 %

magnesium: 11 %

potassium: 9 %

sodium: 57 %

thiamin: 26 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Robin Bruce

07/11/2012

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09/13/2012

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04/18/2017

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OODLES_OR

12/03/2014

Absolutely delicious and easy to make. Used garbanzo flour to make it lower in carbs and served over mashed sweet potatoes. DH was practically licking his bowl. Thanks for another super recipe.

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KayleenCle

12/23/2012

I thought this was brilliant... my hubby loves pasta so I poured it over some spaghetti noodles and it was a big hit! I don't usually eat pasta but I want to eat some every week

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Lee Wagar