Cajun Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. peeled shrimp; 1 lb. flaked crabmeat; 1/3 c. flour; 1/3 c. liquid vegetable oil; 2 c. chopped onion and celery; 1 c. chopped bell pepper; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cut okra; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley; 1 (13 oz.) can chicken broth; 3 bay leaves; 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 Tbsp. Kitchen Bouquet; 2 tsp. each: garlic salt and pepper; 1 Tbsp. thyme; hot pepper sauce to taste; cooked rice (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lb. peeled shrimp
1 lb. flaked crabmeat
1/3 c. flour
1/3 c. liquid vegetable oil
2 c. chopped onion and celery
1 c. chopped bell pepper
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cut okra
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 (13 oz.) can chicken broth
3 bay leaves
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. Kitchen Bouquet
2 tsp. each: garlic salt and pepper
1 Tbsp. thyme
hot pepper sauce to taste
cooked rice (optional)

1
To make a roux, heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet.
2
When very hot, but not smoking, add 1/2 the flour.
3
Stir constantly with a wire whisk.
4
Add remaining flour.
5
Stir rapidly until dark and smooth (don't burn).
6
Add vegetables and cook until tender. Add tomato sauce, 2 cups water and chicken broth.
7
Simmer for 1 hour.
8
Add remaining ingredients except rice.
9
Simmer 15 minutes. Serve over rice.

576

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. peeled shrimp, 1 lb. flaked crabmeat, 1/3 c. flour, 1/3 c. liquid vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Cajun 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.

Cajun Shrimp Gumbo

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