Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 1 c. sliced okra; 3 c. chopped onions; 2 c. chopped celery; 1/2 c. chopped parsley; 4 cloves garlic; 1 c. chopped green onion; 1 c. ketchup; 2 Tbsp. chili powder; 5 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 Tbsp. black pepper; 1 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 2 tsp. vinegar; 8 thin slices lemon; 1 Tbsp. Accent; 1 1/2 tsp. oregano; 1 tsp. prepared mustard; 1 can tomato paste plus 1 can water; 1/2 tsp. Hot Stuff; 1 (No. 303) can tomatoes; 2 cans consomme soup; 3 bay leaves; 1 c. chopped green pepper; 6 c. hot water; 5 c. raw shrimp; 2 tsp. file gumbo; 3 tsp. curry powder; 8 slices pimento olives

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon
1 c. sliced okra
3 c. chopped onions
2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped parsley
4 cloves garlic
1 c. chopped green onion
1 c. ketchup
2 Tbsp. chili powder
5 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. vinegar
8 thin slices lemon
1 Tbsp. Accent
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1 can tomato paste plus 1 can water
1/2 tsp. Hot Stuff
1 (No. 303) can tomatoes
2 cans consomme soup
3 bay leaves
1 c. chopped green pepper
6 c. hot water
5 c. raw shrimp
2 tsp. file gumbo
3 tsp. curry powder
8 slices pimento olives

1
Fry bacon; remove from grease.
2
Crumble and save.
3
Fry okra until all slickness is gone.
4
Remove from grease and add to bacon. Fry onions, celery, garlic, green onions, green pepper and parsley until limp.
5
Add chili powder and mix well.
6
Now add everything up to and including 6 cups hot water.
7
Check list. Cover and cook slowly until mixture is thick, about 1 hour.
8
Add raw, cleaned shrimp and cook 15 to 20 minutes.
9
Add file, curry and olives.
10
Leave out last 4 ingredients to freeze sauce.
11
Serve over steamed rice.

948

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

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 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices bacon, 1 c. sliced okra, 3 c. chopped onions, 2 c. chopped celery, and more.

Yes, 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.

Shrimp Gumbo

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