Gumbo (Courtesy Of Hungry Girl.Com) Recipe

Name: Gumbo (Courtesy Of Hungry Girl.Com)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (not drained); 8 ounces medium raw shrimp (peeled, devained, & tails removed); 8 ounces white crab meat (about two 6-oz. cans drained); 1 cup vegetable juice (V8 Spicy); 1 cup frozen cut okra; 1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped); 1/2 cup red bell pepper (chopped); 1/2 cup onion (chopped); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (to taste); 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce (Franks Red Hot, to taste); black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (not drained)
8 ounces medium raw shrimp (peeled, devained, & tails removed)
8 ounces white crab meat (about two 6-oz. cans drained)
1 cup vegetable juice (V8 Spicy)
1 cup frozen cut okra
1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
1/2 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (to taste)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce (Franks Red Hot, to taste)
black pepper, to taste

1
Bring a large pot sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion. Stirring occasionally, cook for about 3 minutes, until tender.
2
Add tomatoes, V8 juice, and cornstarch. Stir well, making sure cornstarch dissolves completely. Cook until mixture begins to bubble. Add okra, Cajun seasoning, and Frank's RedHot. Stir and bring mixture to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
4
Add shrimp, and continue to simmer until shrimp are cooked through, about 3 - 4 minutes. Add crab meat and 3/4 cup water. Raise heat to medium, and return to a boil.
5
Remove pot from heat, cover, and let thicken for 5 minutes. Season to taste with black pepper. If you like, add a little more Cajun seasoning and Frank's RedHot. Enjoy!

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (not drained), 8 ounces medium raw shrimp (peeled, devained, & tails removed), 8 ounces white crab meat (about two 6-oz. cans drained), 1 cup vegetable juice (V8 Spicy), and more.

Yes, Gumbo (Courtesy Of Hungry Girl.Com) 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!

Gumbo (Courtesy Of Hungry Girl.Com)

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