Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces; 2 sticks butter (or bacon grease); 3 gallons tomatoes, crushed; 2 gallons sliced okra; 8 bell peppers, chopped; 1 gallon chopped celery; 1 1/2 gallons chopped onions; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Garlic powder; Cajun seasoning; Old Bay seasoning; Hot sauce (recommended: Louisiana); 1 package shrimp boil; 12 pounds small shrimp, peeled (or big shrimp, cut in pieces)

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable oil
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 sticks butter (or bacon grease)
3 gallons tomatoes, crushed
2 gallons sliced okra
8 bell peppers, chopped
1 gallon chopped celery
1 1/2 gallons chopped onions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Garlic powder
Cajun seasoning
Old Bay seasoning
Hot sauce (recommended: Louisiana)
1 package shrimp boil
12 pounds small shrimp, peeled (or big shrimp, cut in pieces)

1
To make the roux: In a heavy skillet, combine equal parts oil with flour and cook over medium heat stirring constantly until dark brown in color.
2
Immediately remove from heat.
3
Roux will continue to cook, stir occasionally.
4
To make the Shrimp Gumbo: Over medium heat in a large stockpot, bring chicken with enough water to cover it to a boil and create a broth.
5
Remove chicken from pot and discard.
6
Melt butter into chicken broth, then add tomatoes, okra, peppers, celery, and onions.
7
Next add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, and hot sauce, to taste.
8
Add additional water to cover gumbo.
9
Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours.
10
Add shrimp boil to pot and continue to simmer for an additional 1 hour.
11
Add the shrimp and roux and simmer for another hour, for a total of 4 hours cooking time, or to the thickness desired.
12
Serve over rice.

2577

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

353

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.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces, 2 sticks butter (or bacon grease), 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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