Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. flour; 1/2 c. oil or shortening; 1 c. onions, chopped; 1/2 c. bell pepper; 1 c. celery, chopped; 1 tsp. garlic powder or fresh garlic; 1 small can tomato sauce; 2 or 3 qt. shrimp; 1 box rice; 1/2 tsp. red pepper; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1 or 2 jalapenos; 3 or 4 bay leaves; salt to taste; 1 qt. canned tomatoes; 1 1/2 or 2 c. okra; 1 large and 1 small can chicken broth

Servings: persons

1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. oil or shortening
1 c. onions, chopped
1/2 c. bell pepper
1 c. celery, chopped
1 tsp. garlic powder or fresh garlic
1 small can tomato sauce
2 or 3 qt. shrimp
1 box rice
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 or 2 jalapenos
3 or 4 bay leaves
salt to taste
1 qt. canned tomatoes
1 1/2 or 2 c. okra
1 large and 1 small can chicken broth

1
Make roux of oil and flour.
2
Cook slowly and stir until golden brown.
3
Add onions and cook a few minutes.
4
Add celery and peppers (sweet and hot) and garlic (if using fresh).
5
Cook a few minutes; add tomatoes and sauces and other spice and seasonings.
6
Add chicken broth; cook slowly until good soup.
7
Cook okra a few minutes in hot oil; add to soup when about half done.
8
When I get this on the stove and cooking slowly, I clean 2 or 3 quarts of shrimp.
9
Cook 15 or 20 minutes after you put the cleaned shrimp in soup.
10
Serve over rice.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. flour, 1/2 c. oil or shortening, 1 c. onions, chopped, 1/2 c. bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Louisiana Shrimp 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.

Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo

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