Moma Gumbo Recipe

Name: Moma Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. bacon drippings; 4 Tbsp. flour; 2 medium onions diced; 2 medium bell peppers diced; 2 lb. okra sliced; 2 stalks celery diced; 2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes undrained; 2 lb. shrimp peeled; 2 lb. crabmeat or preferred claw meat; Tabasco to taste; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 garlic clove

Servings: persons

4 Tbsp. bacon drippings
4 Tbsp. flour
2 medium onions diced
2 medium bell peppers diced
2 lb. okra sliced
2 stalks celery diced
2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes undrained
2 lb. shrimp peeled
2 lb. crabmeat or preferred claw meat
Tabasco to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
1 garlic clove

1
The secret is in the roux.
2
Brown the flour in the bacon drippings until golden brown.
3
Add onions, tomatoes, celery, garlic and bell peppers.
4
Simmer and stir frequently for 15 minutes.
5
Place the roux in larger pot; add 3 quarts of water and half of the shrimp, crabmeat and okra.
6
Simmer slowly for 2 hours (the longer the better).
7
Then 30 minutes before serving add the remaining shrimp, crabmeat and okra.
8
Serve over hot rice.

443

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Tbsp. bacon drippings, 4 Tbsp. flour, 2 medium onions diced, 2 medium bell peppers diced, and more.

Yes, Moma 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.

Moma Gumbo

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