Gombo File Aux Crevettes - Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Gombo File Aux Crevettes - Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon bacon grease; 1 bunch green onion; 2 cups okra, chopped; 1 cup tomatoes, chopped (canned is fine); 6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups beef stock or 6 cups vegetable stock; 1 chili pepper, seeded and minced; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon thyme; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and cut in half; 1 tablespoon file powder; salt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon bacon grease
1 bunch green onion
2 cups okra, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped (canned is fine)
6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups beef stock or 6 cups vegetable stock
1 chili pepper, seeded and minced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon thyme
1 lb shrimp, peeled and cut in half
1 tablespoon file powder
salt

1
Heat bacon grease in a large saucepan.
2
Clean and chop green onions, reserving 1 cup of the green tops.
3
Saute onions and okra in the grease for ten minutes.
4
Add tomatoes and cook for another five minutes.
5
Add stock, peppers, reserved green onion tops, thyme, bay leaf and salt.
6
Bring to a boil and cook about ten minutes.
7
Add shrimp.
8
Cover, reduce heat and cook slowly for an hour.
9
Just before serving, add file powder moistened with a little broth.
10
Serve with steamed rice.

763

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

142

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon bacon grease, 1 bunch green onion, 2 cups okra, chopped, 1 cup tomatoes, chopped (canned is fine), and more.

Yes, Gombo File Aux Crevettes - 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.

Gombo File Aux Crevettes - Shrimp Gumbo

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