Shrimp Cajun Gumbo Recipe

Name: Shrimp Cajun Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups flour; 1/3 - 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 1/2 cups water; 4 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 16 oz. can tomatoes, chopped; 8 oz. can tomato sauce; 1 package frozen okra (16-18 oz.); 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. tabasco sauce; 1 tsp. Worchester sauce; 1 cup parsley; 1 can crabmeat with juices (can substitute fresh); 1 1/2 lb. frozen shrimp (can sustitute fresh); 1/8 tsp. each of:; thyme, red pepper, black pepper, basil, oregano; Optional:; 1/2 lb. crawfish (meat and claws); 1 pint oysters

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups flour
1/3 - 1/4 cup olive oil
2 1/2 cups water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
16 oz. can tomatoes, chopped
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 package frozen okra (16-18 oz.)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 bay leaves
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. tabasco sauce
1 tsp. Worchester sauce
1 cup parsley
1 can crabmeat with juices (can substitute fresh)
1 1/2 lb. frozen shrimp (can sustitute fresh)
1/8 tsp. each of:
thyme, red pepper, black pepper, basil, oregano
Optional:
1/2 lb. crawfish (meat and claws)
1 pint oysters

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Heat olive oil in saucepan, or bottom of large stockpot. Add flour and brown 30-45 minutes on low heat to make a medium to dark brown roux. In another saucepan, brown green pepper, onions and garlic. Meanwhile, dissolve chicken bouillon in boiling water, then add to the roux slowly, stirring well. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce, then the browned vegetables. Stir in spices and bay leaves, then simmer in covered stockpot for 45 minutes, stirring often. Add shrimp, okra, and crabmeat and cook for 15 minutes on medium heat. Let sit for 1 hour before serving, heating through thoroughly before serving over rice. Can also prepare ahead of time; refrigerate or freeze after heating the shrimp and okra through and reheat before serving.
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Optionally: add the 1/2 lb. crawfish meat and claws as garnish, and/or oysters.

625

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Carbs

Protein

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/3 - 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 1/2 cups water, 4 chicken bouillon cubes, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Cajun 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.

Shrimp Cajun Gumbo

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