Bubba's Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Bubba's Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter (2 sticks), plus 1 tablespoon; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 chopped yellow onion; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup sliced fresh okra; 3 cups shrimp stock; 2 cups bottled clam juice; 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes with juice; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups cooked smoked sausage, sliced diagonally; 2 pounds shrimp, cleaned and deveined

Servings: persons

1 cup butter (2 sticks), plus 1 tablespoon
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup sliced fresh okra
3 cups shrimp stock
2 cups bottled clam juice
1 cup chopped canned tomatoes with juice
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked smoked sausage, sliced diagonally
2 pounds shrimp, cleaned and deveined

1
Serving suggestion: Cooked white rice
2
In a large heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt 1 cup of the butter.
3
Add the flour, and cook on low heat until the roux is dark brown; about 30 to 45 minutes, stirring constantly.
4
*Cook's Note: Brown does not mean burnt; if you burn the roux you have to throw it out and start over again.
5
Add the onions, celery, peppers and garlic and saute until translucent.
6
Mix in the okra and the remaining ingredients, including the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, and simmer over medium-low heat until thick, about 1 hour.
7
Before serving, remove the bay leaves.
8
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve over white rice, if desired.

920

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter (2 sticks), plus 1 tablespoon, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 chopped yellow onion, 1/4 cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Bubba's Shrimp Gumbo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bubba's Shrimp Gumbo

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