Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 quarts water; 1 1/2 tablespoons seafood seasoning; 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups finely chopped onion; 2 pounds okra, sliced; 1 cup chopped ham; 1 (24-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and finely chopped; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1 pound lump crab meat; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon whole oregano; 1/4 teaspoon whole thyme; 2 bay leaves; Hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

6 quarts water
1 1/2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups finely chopped onion
2 pounds okra, sliced
1 cup chopped ham
1 (24-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and finely chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 pound lump crab meat
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon whole oregano
1/4 teaspoon whole thyme
2 bay leaves
Hot cooked rice

1
Bring water and seafood seasoning to a boil in a large Dutch oven; add shrimp, and return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Drain well, reserving liquid; rinse shrimp with cold water. Peel and devein shrimp; chill until needed.
2
Melt bacon drippings in a 10- quart stock pot over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add onion, and saute until tender. Add okra and ham; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 10 minutes. Add next 10 ingredients; mix well. Pour 6 cups reserved shrimp liquid into gumbo; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally (add additional water, if necessary). Add shrimp, and cook an additional 20 minutes.
3
Remove bay leaves; spoon gumbo into individual soup bowls over rice. Serve immediately.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 quarts water, 1 1/2 tablespoons seafood seasoning, 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, 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.

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