Heart Healthy Shrimp Gumbo With Cajun Spice Mix

Name: Heart Healthy Shrimp Gumbo With Cajun Spice Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, in shells (fresh or frozen); 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 1/2 cups chopped green peppers (and or red sweet pepper); 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (14 ounce) cans low sodium beef broth; 1 cup water; 1 recipe cajun seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut okra; 3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice or 3 cups brown rice; green onion (optional); bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb large shrimp, in shells (fresh or frozen)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped green peppers (and or red sweet pepper)
4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 ounce) cans low sodium beef broth
1 cup water
1 recipe cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut okra
3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice or 3 cups brown rice
green onion (optional)
bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)

1
Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
2
Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired.
3
Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
4
In a medium skillet, cook flour over medium heat about 6 minutes or until brown, stirring often.
5
Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside.
6
In a 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
7
Add onion, sweet pepper, celery, and garlic; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender.
8
Slowly whisk broth into browned flour.
9
Add broth mixture, water, and Cajun Spice Mix to Dutch oven.
10
Stir in okra.
11
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
12
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
13
Add shrimp; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp is pink.
14
To Serve:
15
spoon gumbo into 8 bowls. Top each serving with rice, a shrimp, and a green onion, if desired.
16
If desired, pass hot pepper sauce. Makes 8 (1-1/4 cups gumbo plus 1/3 cup rice) servings.
17
Cajun Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper.

959

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb large shrimp, in shells (fresh or frozen), 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Heart Healthy Shrimp Gumbo With Cajun Spice Mix 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!