Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. Crisco oil; 1 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour; 1 lb. shrimp; 1 c. chopped celery; 2 onions, chopped; 1 1/2 lb. fresh okra, sliced; 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes; 4 c. water; 2 bay leaves; salt and pepper; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1/2 lb. lobster meat; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. Crisco oil
1 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour
1 lb. shrimp
1 c. chopped celery
2 onions, chopped
1 1/2 lb. fresh okra, sliced
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes
4 c. water
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 lb. lobster meat
hot cooked rice

1
Combine 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons Crisco oil and flour in medium skillet.
2
Stir constantly until rich, dark brown.
3
Stir in shrimp.
4
Cook a few minutes.
5
Set aside.
6
Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in large saucepan on medium heat.
7
Add celery and onions.
8
Cook until soft and transparent.
9
Add okra.
10
Cook until okra ceases to rope, about 30 minutes.
11
Add undrained tomatoes, water, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
12
Stir in shrimp mixture. Cover.
13
Simmer 30 minutes, adding tomato paste after 15 minutes. Add lobster meat.
14
Remove bay leaves before serving.
15
Serve in flat bottom bowls over rice.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. Crisco oil, 1 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour, 1 lb. shrimp, 1 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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