Gumbo

Name: Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 slices bacon; 10 Tbsp. flour; 12 c. water; 5 to 8 lb. raw cleaned shrimp; 1 to 2 lb. lump crabmeat (good quality!); 3 to 4 chopped onions; 2 chopped bell peppers; 3 pkg. cut frozen okra; 10 bay leaves; 4 large cans tomatoes; 10 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 5 Tbsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. black pepper; 3 small cans tomato paste; 4 to 5 shakes Tabasco sauce; 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes; 1 tsp. celery seed; 3 tsp. soy sauce; 1/2 tsp. tarragon; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1/2 tsp. rosemary; 1/2 tsp. savory

Eats Now Editorial Team · 854 kcal · Seafood

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Gumbo – a delicious recipe with bacon, flour, water, shrimp, lump crabmeat, onions. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

12 slices bacon
10 Tbsp. flour
12 c. water
5 to 8 lb. raw cleaned shrimp
1 to 2 lb. lump crabmeat (good quality!)
3 to 4 chopped onions
2 chopped bell peppers
3 pkg. cut frozen okra
10 bay leaves
4 large cans tomatoes
10 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
5 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. black pepper
3 small cans tomato paste
4 to 5 shakes Tabasco sauce
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. celery seed
3 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. tarragon
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1/2 tsp. savory

1
Fry bacon and drain on paper towel.
2
Mix bacon grease with flour and brown.
3
Put all seasonings (except bay leaves) into a cup and crush.
4
Add remaining ingredients except shrimp, crab and okra.
5
Cook on low; simmer 2 hours.

854

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* 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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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 slices bacon, 10 Tbsp. flour, 12 c. water, 5 to 8 lb. raw cleaned shrimp, and more.

Yes, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
854 kcal
Category
Seafood

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