Okra Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Okra Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 cups chicken or shrimp stock; 3 tablespoons corn oil; 1 onion, finely diced; 8 ounces salted pork meat, diced; 8 ounces ham, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 rib celery, finely diced; 1 green bell pepper, finely diced; 8 ounces mild smoked sausage, diced; 8 ounces hot smoked sausage, diced; 3 cups Slow Cooker Smothered Okra, recipe follows; 1 1/2 pounds small shrimp (51/60), peeled; 1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions; Salt and red pepper flakes; 8 ounces crab claw meat; Four 12-ounce bags frozen cut okra; 1/4 cup corn oil

Servings: persons

7 cups chicken or shrimp stock
3 tablespoons corn oil
1 onion, finely diced
8 ounces salted pork meat, diced
8 ounces ham, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 rib celery, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
8 ounces mild smoked sausage, diced
8 ounces hot smoked sausage, diced
3 cups Slow Cooker Smothered Okra, recipe follows
1 1/2 pounds small shrimp (51/60), peeled
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
Salt and red pepper flakes
8 ounces crab claw meat
Four 12-ounce bags frozen cut okra
1/4 cup corn oil

1
In a medium saucepan, heat the stock and keep warm.
2
In a large pot over medium heat, add the oil and onions and saute, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Add a little hot stock if needed to avoid burning and to keep the onions soft.
4
Add the salted pork and ham and cook for 10 minutes.
5
Add the garlic, celery, bell pepper and 1 cup stock and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
6
Add the mild and hot smoked sausages and simmer for 10 minutes.
7
Add the remaining stock and the Slow Cooker Smothered Okra and cook until thickened slightly, 15 minutes.
8
Stir in the shrimp, parsley and green onions and add salt and red pepper to taste.
9
Cook another 5 to 8 minutes, then turn off the heat and stir in the crab.
10
Special equipment: a slow cooker
11
Combine the okra and oil in a slow cooker and stir well.
12
Cover and cook on high until tender, 3 to 4 hours.
13
Stores well in ziptop bags in the freezer.

1121

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

187

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 cups chicken or shrimp stock, 3 tablespoons corn oil, 1 onion, finely diced, 8 ounces salted pork meat, diced, and more.

Yes, Okra 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.

Okra Shrimp Gumbo

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