Meal Kit

Southern Fried Shrimp

with mashed potatoes and gravy

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Expert

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat

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  • Pescatarian

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 2 Russet Potatoes
  • 8 oz. Shrimp
  • 5 oz. Frozen Corn
  • 3 oz. Creme Fraiche
  • 3 fl. oz. Canola Oil
  • 2 oz. Flour
  • ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
  • 2 tsp. Vegetable Base
  • ⅓ oz. Butter
  • ¼ fl. oz. Hot Sauce
  • 1 tsp. Chesapeake Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Seasoned Salt Blend

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    990
  • Carbohydrates
    75g
  • Net Carbs
    70g
  • Fat
    67g
  • Protein
    27g
  • Sodium
    1910mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Small Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 1 Microwave
  • 1 Potato Masher
  • 1 Plate
  • 1 Peeler
  • 1 Colander/Strainer

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Make the Mashed Potatoes

    Peel and cut potatoes into large evenly-sized chunks.

    Bring a medium pot with potato chunks covered by water to a boil.

    Once boiling, cook until fork-tender, 14-18 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Reserve 1/2 cup potato cooking water. Drain potatoes in a colander/strainer and return to pot.

    Add half the roasted garlic & herb butter (reserve remaining for sauce), 2/3 the creme fraiche (reserve remaining for batter), and half the seasoned salt (reserve remaining for shrimp). Mash until combined and smooth.

    If too thick, add reserved potato cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    While potatoes cook, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Shrimp

    In a mixing bowl, combine remaining creme fraiche, hot sauce (to taste), and 1 Tbsp. water. Set aside.

    Place flour (reserve 1 tsp. for gravy) in another mixing bowl. Set aside.

    Pat shrimp dry and season all over with remaining seasoned salt. Want a shortcut? Skip coating shrimp and skip to step 3.

    Add shrimp to bowl with hot sauce mixture and gently flip until coated. Transfer shrimp to bowl with flour and toss until coated.

  3. 3

    Fry the Shrimp

    Line a plate with a paper towel.

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add canola oil. Let oil heat, 5 minutes.

    If you skipped breading in step 2, add 2 tsp. canola oil to hot pan (remaining oil is yours to use as you please!). Add shrimp to hot pan and sear until shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.

    Test oil temperature by adding a pinch of flour mixture to it. It should sizzle gently. If it browns immediately, turn heat down and let oil cool. If it doesn't brown, increase heat.

    Working in batches if needed, carefully add shrimp to hot pan. Cook until shrimp are golden-brown and reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-4 minutes per side.

    Remove from burner. Transfer shrimp to towel-lined plate and season with a pinch of Chesapeake seasoning (reserve remaining for corn).

  4. 4

    Make the Gravy

    Place a small non-stick pan over medium heat.

    Add remaining roasted garlic & herb butter to hot pan. Stir occasionally until melted, 30-60 seconds.

    Add reserved flour and stir until no dry flour remains.

    Add 3 Tbsp. water and vegetable base. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, stir often until gravy is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.

    If gravy is too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Remove from burner.

    While gravy cooks, continue recipe.

  5. 5

    Heat Corn and Finish Dish

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine corn, plain butter, and remaining Chesapeake seasoning.

    Microwave uncovered until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

    Carefully remove from microwave and stir to combine.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping mashed potatoes with gravy. If you skipped breading and frying shrimp, serve with creme fraiche mixture for dipping, if desired. Bon appétit!

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