Okra And Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Okra And Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. fresh okra or 2 boxes frozen okra; 3 large onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic; 1 medium green pepper; 3 Tbsp. parsley; 3 to 4 shallots, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 3 Tbsp. celery, chopped; 1/3 c. flour; 1/2 lemon, sliced; 1 can tomatoes; 1 c. ham, diced; 1 lb. shrimp, cleaned; 3 to 4 fresh crabs, cleaned; 1/3 lb. smoked sausage; 1 tsp. black pepper; 1/2 tsp. red pepper; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire; 3 Tbsp. bacon or pork drippings

Servings: persons

2 lb. fresh okra or 2 boxes frozen okra
3 large onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 medium green pepper
3 Tbsp. parsley
3 to 4 shallots, chopped
2 bay leaves
3 Tbsp. celery, chopped
1/3 c. flour
1/2 lemon, sliced
1 can tomatoes
1 c. ham, diced
1 lb. shrimp, cleaned
3 to 4 fresh crabs, cleaned
1/3 lb. smoked sausage
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire
3 Tbsp. bacon or pork drippings

1
In large heavy pot, fry sliced smoked sausage in bacon fat or drippings.
2
Add ham; fry a few minutes longer.
3
Remove meat.
4
Fry onions, garlic and shallots for a few minutes, then add sliced okra and fry well.
5
Do not burn.
6
Add celery, parsley, green pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
7
Add tomatoes, bay leaves, seasoning, ham and smoked sausage.
8
Let cook a few minutes.
9
Add about 3 quarts of hot water; cook 30 minutes.
10
Brown flour in bacon fat until dark brown.
11
Remove from fire.
12
Stir in 2 cups cold water; add to pot.
13
Stir and cook 20 minutes.
14
Add crabs, shrimp and lemon slices; cook until thick as gravy.
15
Serve with cooked rice.
16
(More water may be added for right consistency.)

414

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. fresh okra or 2 boxes frozen okra, 3 large onions, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, 1 medium green pepper, and more.

Yes, Okra And Seafood 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.

Okra And Seafood Gumbo

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