Okra Seafood Gumbo

Name: Okra Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 hard shell crabs; 2 lb. okra; 4 Tbsp. bacon fat; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 c. onion, chopped; 1/2 c. green onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 c. cooked ham, diced; 1 (11 oz.) can tomatoes; 2 lb. raw shrimp; 6 c. water; 1 tsp. salt; pinch of pepper; 5 dashes Tabasco sauce; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. thyme

Eats Now Editorial Team · 481 kcal · Seafood

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Okra Seafood Gumbo – a delicious recipe with crabs, okra, bacon fat, flour, onion, green onion. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

6 hard shell crabs
2 lb. okra
4 Tbsp. bacon fat
2 Tbsp. flour
1 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. green onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 c. cooked ham, diced
1 (11 oz.) can tomatoes
2 lb. raw shrimp
6 c. water
1 tsp. salt
pinch of pepper
5 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. thyme

1
Boil crabs until they turn red (about 20 minutes). Set aside and reserve water.
2
Wash okra and cut into 1/4-inch rounds.
3
Put 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in an iron skillet and fry okra, stirring often, to prevent burning, until it is browned and dried out, with all trace of sliminess gone.

481

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 hard shell crabs, 2 lb. okra, 4 Tbsp. bacon fat, 2 Tbsp. flour, and more.

Yes, Okra 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
481 kcal
Category
Seafood

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