Leola'S Shrimp And Okra Gumbo Recipe

Name: Leola'S Shrimp And Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 piece bell pepper, cut into small pieces; 1 bay leaf; 1 stick celery, chopped; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. frozen okra, chopped; 1 clove garlic, mashed; 4 Tbsp. cooking oil; 5 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3/4 c. whole tomatoes; 1 Tbsp. chopped green onion; 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 3 1/2 pt. water with shrimp broth; salt and red pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 piece bell pepper, cut into small pieces
1 bay leaf
1 stick celery, chopped
1 (8 oz.) pkg. frozen okra, chopped
1 clove garlic, mashed
4 Tbsp. cooking oil
5 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 c. whole tomatoes
1 Tbsp. chopped green onion
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
3 1/2 pt. water with shrimp broth
salt and red pepper

1
Put fresh shrimp in 1 pint of water with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Turn off heat and leave covered 3 minutes.
2
Drain and reserve liquid for gumbo.
3
In a large pot with heavy bottom, add flour to heated oil.
4
Cook and stir constantly, until deep golden brown. Take pot away from heat and quickly add onions and garlic; cook 4 minutes on low heat.
5
Add bell peppers and bay leaf.
6
Combine broth with remaining water.

432

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 piece bell pepper, cut into small pieces, 1 bay leaf, 1 stick celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Leola'S Shrimp And Okra 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.

Leola'S Shrimp And Okra Gumbo

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