Pecan Gravy Recipes

PECAN CHICKEN AND GRAVY

Steps:

• In shallow dish, mix bread crumbs and pecans. In another shallow dish, mix 1/2 cup of the flour and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Coat chicken in flour mixture, then dip into eggs and coat with pecan mixture.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Cook 2 chicken breasts 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with 2 tablespoons butter and remaining chicken.
• In same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add remaining 1/4 cup flour, stirring until blended. Gradually add milk; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Serve gravy with chicken.

PECAN GRAVY

Steps:

• 1. Place pecans in food processor and process on high speed till it is a smooth paste (about 6 -10 min.)
• 2. Cut the bread into pieces and add to the processor. Process till it is a thick smooth paste. (if using chicken bouillon you can add it now)
• 3. Lower the speed of the processor and start adding the hot broth in a stream (or hot water if using bouillon) till it is all incorporated.
• 4. Pour the gravy into a saucepan and heat. Add broth (or water to adjust its thickness to your liking noting that it will thicken considerably as it cools. Serve over white rice and chicken or turkey.

PECAN PIE BITES WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• Make the crust: In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, confectioners' sugar and salt. Beat in flour. Form crust into a disk, wrap in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes (or up to 3 days).
• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch-square pan and line with parchment paper. Press dough evenly into bottom of pan. Bake until crust is golden brown all over, about 30 minutes.
• Make the filling: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat corn syrup, sugar, cream and butter until the butter melts. Let cool, then stir in eggs, bourbon, vanilla and salt until smooth. Stir in pecans.
• Pour filling over crust. Bake until set, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars. Drizzle gravy on top or serve alongside as a dip.

PECAN-CRUSTED ROCKFISH WITH OLD BAY®

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray.
• Pour melted butter over rockfish. Combine pecans, panko, and seafood seasoning in a bowl. Evenly distribute mixture over the fillets, pressing gently into the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fish easily flakes with a fork, about 20 minutes. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and turn on the oven's broiler. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, making sure not to burn the crust. Serve immediately.