Creole Gumbo Recipe

Name: Creole Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. okra; 4 Tbsp. oil; 2 Tbsp. fat; 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 2 medium onions, diced; 1/2 c. celery, chopped; 1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes; 2-3 c. water; 1 lb. boiled, shell shrimp or; 1/2 pt. oysters or; 1/2 lb. crab meat; 1/2 c. diced cooked ham; 1 tsp. parsley flakes; 1 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper, marjoram, sweet basil, oregano, thyme (to your taste)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. okra
4 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. fat
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 medium onions, diced
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes
2-3 c. water
1 lb. boiled, shell shrimp or
1/2 pt. oysters or
1/2 lb. crab meat
1/2 c. diced cooked ham
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper, marjoram, sweet basil, oregano, thyme (to your taste)

1
Cut okra very fine and saute in oil until thick. Do not use iron skillet.
2
In a big pot make the roux.
3
Measure fat into the heavy pot.
4
Keep heat high to moderate; stir in flour and stir, stir, stir, to prevent burning until mixture becomes a medium brown color.
5
Then add onion and celery; cook on low until clear, 10-15 minutes.
6
Take time and success is yours.
7
Add tomatoes and water blending well.
8
Add okra and ham and all your seasonings; bring to a boil, then simmer for about an hour, adding more water if needed.
9
Add shellfish of your choice and simmer 30 minutes. Serve in soup bowls over boiled rice.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. okra, 4 Tbsp. oil, 2 Tbsp. fat, 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Creole 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.

Creole Gumbo

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