Duck-and-Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Duck-and-Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, cored and diced; 2 ribs celery, diced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 4-pound duck, cut into serving pieces and skinned; 1 10-ounce box frozen cut okra; 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 green bell pepper, stemmed, cored and diced
2 ribs celery, diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 4-pound duck, cut into serving pieces and skinned
1 10-ounce box frozen cut okra
1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined

1
In a large pot over medium heat, heat 2 teaspoons of oil and cook the first three vegetables until soft, about 8 minutes.
2
Scrape the mixture into a bowl and set aside.
3
Heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke.
4
Gradually add the flour using a long-handled whisk (mixture will get very hot).
5
Lower the heat slightly and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture turns a deep reddish brown color, about 7 minutes.
6
Remove from heat and gradually whisk in the chicken broth.
7
Stir in the onion mixture, herbs, spices, pepper and salt.
8
Add the duck and simmer slowly for 25 minutes, skimming off the foam.
9
Stir in the okra and cook 5 minutes longer.
10
Remove the pan from the heat.
11
Remove the duck with tongs; when cool, pull the meat off the bones and cut into bite-size pieces.
12
Skim fat from the broth.
13
Bring to a boil.
14
Stir in the shrimp, immediately remove from the heat and let stand for 2 minutes.
15
Stir in the duck meat and add salt and pepper to taste.
16
Ladle over cooked white rice and serve.

698

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped, 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, cored and diced, 2 ribs celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Duck-and-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.

Duck-and-Shrimp Gumbo

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