Gumbo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped; 1 (32-ounce) container chicken broth; 3 garlic cloves, diced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 4 green onions, chopped; 1 to 2 teaspoons file powder; Hot cooked rice; French bread

Servings: persons

2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
1 (32-ounce) container chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 green onions, chopped
1 to 2 teaspoons file powder
Hot cooked rice
French bread

1
Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired; set aside.
2
Cook oil and flour in a Dutch oven over medium heat, whisking roux constantly until it is a dark caramel color (about 12 minutes).
3
Reduce heat to low; add onion and bell pepper, and saute 5 minutes or until tender.
4
Add broth gradually, stirring until blended. Stir in garlic and next 3 ingredients; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
5
Add shrimp and green onions; cook, covered, 10 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
6
Remove from heat, and stir in file powder. Let stand 10 minutes before serving; serve over rice with French bread.
7
Prep: 30 min., Cook: 1 hr., Stand: 10 min.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 medium onion, chopped, 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.

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