Heart Healthy Shrimp Gumbo With Cajun Spice Mix Recipe

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.

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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.

Heart Healthy Shrimp Gumbo With Cajun Spice Mix

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