Shrimp And Okra Gumbo Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 1/4 teaspoons white pepper; 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 cups okra, sliced into 1/4-inch wide slices; 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 3/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped; 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick); 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 5 1/2 cups seafood stock; 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced; 3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; salt

Servings: persons

3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/4 teaspoons white pepper
1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups okra, sliced into 1/4-inch wide slices
3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
5 1/2 cups seafood stock
1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt

1
Combine first 8 ingredients in small bowl for seasoning mixture.
2
Heat 4 Tablespoons oil in 4-quart saucepan over high heat 1 minute.
3
Add 2 cups okra and saute until brown, about 6 minutes.
4
Stir onion, green pepper and celery into okra and cook 1 minute.
5
Add butter and cook 1 minute.
6
Mix in garlic and saute 1 minute.
7
Stir in seasoning mixture and continue cooking over high heat 3 minutes to blend flavors, scraping bottom of pan frequently.
8
Add flour and remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
9
Continue cooking until flour is brown,scraping bottom of pan frequently, about 2 minutes.
10
Mix in 1 1/2 cups stock, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pan.
11
Stir in remaining stock; boil 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
12
Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
13
Stir in remaining 1 cup okra and continue simmering for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
14
(Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead at this point. Cover and refrigerate.Slowly bring to a simmer before proceeding.).
15
Add green onion to soup and simmer 3 minutes.
16
Stir in shrimp and simmer until shrimp just turn pink, about 1 minute.
17
Salt to taste and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard, 1 1/4 teaspoons white pepper, and more.

Yes, Shrimp And 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.

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Shrimp And Okra Gumbo

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