Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 c. celery, chopped; 1 c. tomatoes; 1 c. tomato sauce; 1 lb. frozen okra; 1 1/2 lb. fresh, peeled deveined shrimp; 1 can crabmeat; 2 tsp. salt/pepper; 2 qt. water; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp. Tabasco; 2/3 c. plain flour; 2/3 c. bacon drippings; cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. tomatoes
1 c. tomato sauce
1 lb. frozen okra
1 1/2 lb. fresh, peeled deveined shrimp
1 can crabmeat
2 tsp. salt/pepper
2 qt. water
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. Tabasco
2/3 c. plain flour
2/3 c. bacon drippings
cooked rice

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To make roux:
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Heat bacon drippings in skillet until hot.
3
Add flour and stir over medium heat until chocolate brown.
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Add onions and celery.
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Brown another 5 minutes.
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Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and pepper to roux.
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Add 1 quart of water to dissolve.
8
Add another quart of water.
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Simmer 1 hour.
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Bring to a boil; add okra, Worcestershire and Tabasco.
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Cook until vegetables are done.
12
Add shrimp and crabmeat.
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Done when shrimp are tender.
14
Do not overcook, shrimp will be tough.
15
Eat over hot fluffy rice.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1 c. celery, chopped, 1 c. tomatoes, 1 c. tomato sauce, 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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