Shrimp And Oyster Gumbo Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Oyster Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. cooking oil; 4 heaping Tbsp. flour; 2 to 3 garlic pods, minced; 2 large cans tomatoes; 4 c. stock (fish or chicken); 2 lb. raw shrimp; 1 Tbsp. seafood seasoning; 2 bay leaves; 2 pkg. okra (frozen or fresh); 1 to 2 pt. oysters; 1 Tbsp. seafood file powder; 4 to 5 medium onions, chopped

Servings: persons

1/4 c. cooking oil
4 heaping Tbsp. flour
2 to 3 garlic pods, minced
2 large cans tomatoes
4 c. stock (fish or chicken)
2 lb. raw shrimp
1 Tbsp. seafood seasoning
2 bay leaves
2 pkg. okra (frozen or fresh)
1 to 2 pt. oysters
1 Tbsp. seafood file powder
4 to 5 medium onions, chopped

1
Make roux from cooking oil and flour, using more or less as needed.
2
Stir constantly until very brown.
3
Add onions and garlic and saute until onions are soft, but not browned.
4
Add tomatoes, fish or chicken broth or stock, and shrimp.
5
If broth is too thick, add water.
6
Put in bay leaves and simmer about 30 minutes.
7
Add seafood seasoning and simmer 45 minutes more.
8
Add okra, salt and pepper to taste.
9
Continue to simmer about 5 minutes.
10
Add oysters and continue to simmer about 10 more minutes or until edges of oysters curl.
11
Turn off heat and add seafood file powder before serving.
12
Serve over rice.
13
This amount makes 6 to 8 servings.

859

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. cooking oil, 4 heaping Tbsp. flour, 2 to 3 garlic pods, minced, 2 large cans tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Shrimp And Oyster 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp And Oyster Gumbo

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Variations & substitutions

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