Ingredients for - Ham and Shrimp Gravy

1. Butter 4 tablespoons
2. Smoked ham, diced 6 ounces
3. Red bell pepper, finely diced 1
4. Finely diced celery ½ cup
5. Green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated 4
6. Fresh jalapeno pepper, finely diced 1
7. Garlic, minced (Optional) 2 cloves
8. Cajun seasoning 2 teaspoons
9. Flour 3 tablespoons
10. Cold chicken broth 3 ½ cups
11. Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon
12. Small raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 pound
13. Salt, or to taste 1 pinch
14. Cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Ham and Shrimp Gravy

1 . Stage

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

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

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.

4 . Stage

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.