Mammy's Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Mammy's Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs shrimp, peeled; 4 tablespoons flour; 1 onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs; 3 green onions; 1 bell pepper; 1 lb okra; 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes; 1 (14 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes, diced; 1 dash of tony chacere's creole seasoning; 5 cups water

Servings: persons

2 lbs shrimp, peeled
4 tablespoons flour
1 onion, chopped
2 celery ribs
3 green onions
1 bell pepper
1 lb okra
1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes, diced
1 dash of tony chacere's creole seasoning
5 cups water

1
Make a roux with bacon grease and flour.
2
Be careful not to get it too dark.
3
A light brown roux tastes best in my opinion.
4
Add onion, celery and bell pepper.
5
Cook on low to soften them up a bit.
6
Add okra and cook for about 20 minutes.
7
Add tomatoes and about 5 cups of water.
8
Cook 40 minutes.
9
Add shrimp.
10
Cook for an additional 20 minutes.
11
Add green onion tops, and cook 10 minutes.
12
Serve over white rice.

344

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs shrimp, peeled, 4 tablespoons flour, 1 onion, chopped, 2 celery ribs, and more.

Yes, Mammy's 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.

Mammy's Shrimp Gumbo

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