Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bacon slices; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 2/3 cup chopped celery; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups hot water; 1 cup frozen cut okra, thawed; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice; 2 bay leaves; 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 (8-ounce) container Standard oysters, undrained; 1 1/2 to 3 teaspoons hot sauce; 5 cups hot cooked long-grain rice

Servings: persons

4 bacon slices
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2/3 cup chopped celery
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups hot water
1 cup frozen cut okra, thawed
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice
2 bay leaves
1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (8-ounce) container Standard oysters, undrained
1 1/2 to 3 teaspoons hot sauce
5 cups hot cooked long-grain rice

1
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings in pan; crumble bacon, and set aside.
2
Add oil to bacon drippings; place over medium heat. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, 10 minutes or until very brown. Slowly add onion and next 3 ingredients; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes. Slowly add water, stirring well. Add okra and next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add shrimp and oysters; cook 10 minutes or until seafood is done. Stir in hot sauce. Discard bay leaves. Spoon 1/2 cup rice into each serving bowl; add 1 cup gumbo. Sprinkle each evenly with crumbled bacon.

1898

kcal

Calories

Fat

253

Carbs

Protein

Fat 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.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 bacon slices, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups chopped onion, 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

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions