Description
A flavorful dish combining flaky biscuits with a hearty shrimp and andouille gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup flour (for gravy)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
- Add milk and stir until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Roll out to 1-inch thickness and cut into biscuits.
- Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- In a skillet, cook andouille sausage until browned.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and flour; cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer, stirring until thickened.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Serve gravy over warm biscuits.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Serve with hot sauce for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with gravy
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun Biscuits, Shrimp Gravy, Andouille Gravy, Southern Cooking