Chicken, Shrimp And Okra Gumbo Recipe

Name: Chicken, Shrimp And Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined; cajun seasoning; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb okra, trimmed and sliced; 1 tomatoes, chopped fine; 2 medium yellow onions, peeled, chopped fine; 2 celery ribs, sliced thin; 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped fine; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch dice; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes; 3 -5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 6 green onions, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock; 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 -6 dashes Tabasco sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard or 1 tablespoon creole mustard; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet; salt and pepper; hot cooked rice; green onion top, minced

Servings: persons

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
cajun seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb okra, trimmed and sliced
1 tomatoes, chopped fine
2 medium yellow onions, peeled, chopped fine
2 celery ribs, sliced thin
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped fine
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch dice
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes
3 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
6 green onions, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 -6 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard or 1 tablespoon creole mustard
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet
salt and pepper
hot cooked rice
green onion top, minced

1
Place the shrimp in a bowl and generously season with Cajun seasoning; place the shrimp in refrigerator until ready to use.
2
In a large pot, warm the oil and then saute the okra for 15 to 20 minutes; add the diced chicken and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Add chopped tomato, yellow onion, celery, bell pepper, Ro-Tel tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste, green onions, bay leaf and white vinegar; simmer the mixture for 20 minutes, add 1 quart of the chicken stock, and clam juice.
4
Season with salt and pepper to taste, add cayenne pepper, paprika, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce and mustard; cook uncovered for 30 minutes adding additional stock if needed for desired consistency.
5
Add shrimp and cook until no longer pink, stir in fresh parsley and Kitchen Bouquet; adjust salt and pepper to taste.
6
Ladle the gumbo into bowls and place a scoop of cooked rice in the middle, garnish with green onion tops and enjoy with fresh baked French Bread.

585

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, cajun seasoning, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb okra, trimmed and sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Shrimp And Okra 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken, Shrimp And Okra Gumbo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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