Quick Gumbo Recipe

Name: Quick Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 3 bay leaves; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups okra, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large onion, diced; 1 large bell pepper, diced; 1 28-ounce can tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 pound lump and/or backfin crab meat; 24 shucked oysters, with liquor

Servings: persons

1 pound medium shrimp
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 bay leaves
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups okra, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, diced
1 large bell pepper, diced
1 28-ounce can tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pound lump and/or backfin crab meat
24 shucked oysters, with liquor

1
Peel and devein shrimp, reserving heads and shells in a 6-quart stockpot.
2
Add 12 cups water, 1 stalk celery and bay leaves, and simmer 30 minutes over medium heat.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet, and saute okra over gentle heat, stirring continuously, until dry, about 20 minutes.
4
In another large skillet, heat remaining oil, and saute remaining vegetables with salt, cayenne and pepper until soft.
5
Strain stock into clean pot, add vegetable mixture with thyme and simmer 30 minutes.
6
Add shrimp, and simmer 10 minutes.
7
Turn off flame.
8
Add crab meat and oysters.
9
Season with cayenne and pepper.
10
Wait at least 5 minutes before serving over rice.

281

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound medium shrimp, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 3 bay leaves, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Quick 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 Gumbo

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions