Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. Crisco; 4 Tbsp. flour; 4 or 5 cloves garlic, mashed; 4 finely chopped onions; 2 large chopped bell peppers; 1 can tomatoes, chopped; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1 lb. chopped fresh okra (or frozen); chicken stock, beef broth or fish stock; 3 lb. medium peeled raw shrimp; 1 Tbsp. peppercorns; 1 Tbsp. marjoram; 3 Tbsp. file powder or to taste; 1 Tbsp. Tabasco; 1 Tbsp. Kitchen Bouquet; 3 or 4 bay leaves; 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt or to taste; steamed rice

Servings: persons

4 Tbsp. Crisco
4 Tbsp. flour
4 or 5 cloves garlic, mashed
4 finely chopped onions
2 large chopped bell peppers
1 can tomatoes, chopped
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 lb. chopped fresh okra (or frozen)
chicken stock, beef broth or fish stock
3 lb. medium peeled raw shrimp
1 Tbsp. peppercorns
1 Tbsp. marjoram
3 Tbsp. file powder or to taste
1 Tbsp. Tabasco
1 Tbsp. Kitchen Bouquet
3 or 4 bay leaves
1 1/2 Tbsp. salt or to taste
steamed rice

1
Melt Crisco in heavy iron pot and brown slowly the flour, stirring constantly; do not let burn.
2
Add garlic, onions and bell peppers.
3
Cook and stir until onions are limp.
4
Add tomatoes, tomato paste and okra.
5
Cook and stir until well blended.
6
Add enough stock or broth to thin to desired thickness.
7
Add shrimp, peppercorns, marjoram, file powder, Tabasco, Kitchen Bouquet, bay leaves and salt to taste.
8
Mix well.
9
Cover and cook very slowly, about 1 hour.
10
Let cook and reheat.
11
Serve over steamed rice with hot garlic bread and salad.

620

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Tbsp. Crisco, 4 Tbsp. flour, 4 or 5 cloves garlic, mashed, 4 finely chopped onions, 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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