Okra Gumbo

Name: Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh okra, cut in 1/2-inch slices; drippings or oil; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove crushed garlic; 3 to 4 tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped or 1 large can tomatoes, drained; 1 can tomato paste; 1 can water; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper; 1 lb. shrimp; 1 c. smoked ham, bacon or sausage, in thin slices

Eats Now Editorial Team · 487 kcal · Seafood

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Okra Gumbo – a delicious recipe with fresh okra, oil, green pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

1 lb. fresh okra, cut in 1/2-inch slices
drippings or oil
1 green pepper, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 clove crushed garlic
3 to 4 tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped or 1 large can tomatoes, drained
1 can tomato paste
1 can water
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper
1 lb. shrimp
1 c. smoked ham, bacon or sausage, in thin slices

1
Wash, stem and slice okra.
2
In a large pan, saute okra in drippings. Add green pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, paste, water and seasoning.
3
Simmer about 20 minutes, then add shrimp and sausage or ham. Cook 45 minutes.
4
If bacon is being used, add after 35 minutes. Serve over fluffy rice.
5
Yields 4 to 6 servings.

487

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. fresh okra, cut in 1/2-inch slices, drippings or oil, 1 green pepper, diced, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
487 kcal
Category
Seafood

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