Shrimp Harpin

Before Lowcountry cuisine became an actual recognized gastronomic category, this was Aunt Mimi’s go-to dish for company. Gumbo, crab cakes, red rice, and lots of fried seafood were considered family fare—not something reserved for elegant company dinners.

One of the many copies of this recipe, sort of an upscale version of Low-country red rice served with shrimp in a cream sauce, that Mimi had written down was dated 1952. It’s still a favorite of mi