Shrimp-And-Tasso Gravy

• 1 pound peeled, medium-size raw shrimp
• 1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup chopped tasso ham*
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1. Devein shrimp, if desired. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle barbecue seasoning evenly over shrimp.
2. Saute shrimp in hot oil in a large skillet over high heat 3 to 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from skillet.
3. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat; add tasso ham, and saute 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until mixture is golden brown. Whisk in chicken broth and half-and-half. Bring to a boil. Boil, whisking constantly, 6 to 8 minutes or until smooth and thickened. Stir in shrimp and parsley.
4. *Smoked ham or hot smoked sausage may be substituted.
5. Note: For testing purposes only, we used McCormick Grill Mates Barbecue Seasoning.

shrimp, barbecue seasoning, olive oil, butter, tasso ham, flour, chicken broth, parsley

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/shrimp-and-tasso-gravy (may not work)