Greenbow County Okra Gumbo Recipe

Name: Greenbow County Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound okra fresh, sliced; 1/4 cup butter plus 2 tbs, melted; 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose; 1 bunch scallions, spring or green onions sliced; 1/2 cup celery chopped; 2 each garlic cloves minced; 2 quarts water; 16 ounces tomatoes whole, undrained and chopped; 1 tablespoon parsley leaves fresh, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ground; 1 Sprig thyme fresh; 1 each bay leaves; 1 pound shrimp unpeeled, fresh; 1/2 pound crab meat fresh, drained, flaked; 1 x rice hot cooked

Servings: persons

1 pound okra fresh, sliced
1/4 cup butter plus 2 tbs, melted
1/4 cup flour, all-purpose
1 bunch scallions, spring or green onions sliced
1/2 cup celery chopped
2 each garlic cloves minced
2 quarts water
16 ounces tomatoes whole, undrained and chopped
1 tablespoon parsley leaves fresh, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ground
1 Sprig thyme fresh
1 each bay leaves
1 pound shrimp unpeeled, fresh
1/2 pound crab meat fresh, drained, flaked
1 x rice hot cooked

1
Cook okra in 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
2
Set aside.
3
Combining remaining 1/4 cup butter and flour in a large Dutch oven; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until roux is chololate colored (20 to 25 minutes).
4
Stir in green onions, celery, and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender.
5
Add okra, water, and next 6 ingredients.
6
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7
Peel and devein shrimp; add shrimp and crabmeat to okra mixture.
8
Simmer an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Remove and discard bay leaf.
10
Serve gumbo over rice.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound okra fresh, sliced, 1/4 cup butter plus 2 tbs, melted, 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose, 1 bunch scallions, spring or green onions sliced, and more.

Yes, Greenbow County 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!

Greenbow County Okra Gumbo

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Variations & substitutions

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