Shrimp Gumbo

Name: Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 Tbsp. bacon drippings; 6 Tbsp. flour; 1/2 c. onion; 1/2 c. celery; 1/2 c. bell pepper; 1 garlic; 2 to 3 c. tomatoes; 5 to 6 c. water; 1 c. okra; dash of Tabasco; 2 to 3 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 bay leaf; black and red pepper to taste; 1 lb. shrimp; 1 1/2 tsp. gumbo file powder

Eats Now Editorial Team · 368 kcal · Seafood

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Shrimp Gumbo – a delicious recipe with bacon drippings, flour, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

5 Tbsp. bacon drippings
6 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. onion
1/2 c. celery
1/2 c. bell pepper
1 garlic
2 to 3 c. tomatoes
5 to 6 c. water
1 c. okra
dash of Tabasco
2 to 3 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 bay leaf
black and red pepper to taste
1 lb. shrimp
1 1/2 tsp. gumbo file powder

1
Brown flour in drippings to make golden roux.
2
Add onion, celery, pepper and garlic until tender, but not brown.
3
Add tomatoes, water, okra, Tabasco, salt, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, pepper and shrimp.
4
Simmer about an hour.
5
Remove a little liquid and stir file into it.
6
Add to other.
7
Careful not to boil after adding file as it will become stringy.
8
Serve over rice.

368

kcal

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 Tbsp. bacon drippings, 6 Tbsp. flour, 1/2 c. onion, 1/2 c. 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
368 kcal
Category
Seafood

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