Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Shrimp and Biscuits recipe. Succulent shrimp cooked in a creamy sauce and served over warm buttermilk biscuits create a delicious Southern-inspired dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Creamy Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Additional Ingredients:
- 6 warm buttermilk biscuits (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Cook the Aromatic Base: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the onion and cook until soft. Stir in the garlic.
- Create the Roux: Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk and cream until smooth.
- Thicken the Sauce: Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened. Season with Old Bay/Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through. Stir in Parmesan and parsley until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Split warm biscuits, spoon creamy shrimp over each. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can add cooked crumbled bacon or sautéed spinach for added flavor.
- Frozen shrimp works well—just thaw and pat dry before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with shrimp
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
