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How to Make Creamy Shrimp Biscuits & Gravy

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Golden-baked biscuits form the base for a decadent seafood experience. Each biscuit is generously filled and topped with a rich, creamy sauce, brimming with succulent shrimp and delicate crab meat. The tender seafood is enveloped in a velvety, savory sauce, creating a comforting and satisfying dish, elegantly finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • * 1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
  • * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • * 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • * 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • * 2 cups whole milk
  • * 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • * 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • * 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • * 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • * 8 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • * 8 ounces lump crab meat, picked for shells
  • * 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
  • * 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake biscuits according to package directions until golden brown and cooked through. Once baked, let them cool slightly, then slice each biscuit in half horizontally.
  2. While biscuits are baking, prepare the seafood sauce. In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, ensuring no lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
  5. Stir in Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped shrimp and lump crab meat. If using, stir in the Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the seafood to warm through in the sauce.
  7. To assemble, place the bottom half of each biscuit on a serving plate. Spoon a generous amount of the creamy shrimp and crab mixture over the biscuit. Top with the other half of the biscuit and spoon more sauce over the top.
  8. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

* For a richer flavor, consider using homemade biscuits.

* Ensure crab meat is thoroughly picked for any shell fragments before adding to the sauce.

* The sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated; add a splash of milk or cream if it becomes too thick.

* Adjust Old Bay seasoning to your preference for more or less spice.

* Serve with a light green salad to balance the richness of the dish.

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