Shrimp Gumbo From Scratch Recipe

Name: Shrimp Gumbo From Scratch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup peanut oil; 1 cup self rising flour; 1 tablespoon thyme; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon parsley; 2 teaspoons salt; 8 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped; 1 1/2 cups bell peppers, chopped; 1 cup white onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 quart chicken broth; 2 quarts water; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups green onion tops; 1 -2 tablespoon cajun spices (Slap Ya Mama); 3 lbs shrimp, peeled; 3 cups okra, sliced

Servings: persons

1 cup peanut oil
1 cup self rising flour
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon parsley
2 teaspoons salt
8 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups bell peppers, chopped
1 cup white onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 quart chicken broth
2 quarts water
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups green onion tops
1 -2 tablespoon cajun spices (Slap Ya Mama)
3 lbs shrimp, peeled
3 cups okra, sliced

1
Stir together oil and flour in a cast iron skillet.
2
Cook over medium low heat 30 to 40 minutes stirring constantly, until chocolate brown, adding thyme, oregano, parsley and salt halfway through.
3
In a seperate skillet, melt butter and saute white onion,celery, bell pepper and garlic until tender.
4
In a stockpot combine chicken broth, water, tomatoes, tomato paste, green onions, sauted vegetables and 1 Tbl Slap Ya Mama and heat to warm.
5
Add cooked roux to stockpot and slow simmer 2 hours adding the shrimp and okra the last half hour.
6
The last half hour is also the time to add more Slap Ya Mama and salt to taste.
7
Serve over rice.

1304

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

119

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup peanut oil, 1 cup self rising flour, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 tablespoon oregano, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Gumbo From Scratch 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 From Scratch

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