Shrimp Lentil Gumbo Recipe Recipe

Name: Shrimp Lentil Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dry lentils; 1 1/2 quart. cool water; 1 lg. can crushed Italian style tomatoes; 3 sliced onions, med. size; 1 clove garlic; 3-4 yellow neck squash or possibly zucchini, sliced; 1 carrot, sliced thin; 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled (either fresh or possibly frzn); 3/4 c. extra virgin olive oil; Salt, pepper, cumin, allspice (about 1 teaspoon of each or possibly to taste)

Servings: persons

1 pound dry lentils
1 1/2 quart. cool water
1 lg. can crushed Italian style tomatoes
3 sliced onions, med. size
1 clove garlic
3-4 yellow neck squash or possibly zucchini, sliced
1 carrot, sliced thin
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled (either fresh or possibly frzn)
3/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
Salt, pepper, cumin, allspice (about 1 teaspoon of each or possibly to taste)

1
Into soup kettle place water and washed lentils and salt; cook till lentils are cooked through and soft (about 1 hour).
2
In 1/2 of oil, saute/fry carrot, squash and crushed garlic till wilted and then add in to kettle, add in tomatoes.
3
In remaining oil saute/fry onions till they turn a deep golden, reserve oil but remove onions to kettle.
4
In remaining oil lightly toss shrimp till pink and coated with oil, turn them and the juices into soup kettle, add in remaining seasoning to soup.
5
Cook gently another 20 min, taste, correct seasoning.
6
Serve, passing plain boiled rice to add in to each bowl.
7
Hearty comfort food on chilly day!

700

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dry lentils, 1 1/2 quart. cool water, 1 lg. can crushed Italian style tomatoes, 3 sliced onions, med. size, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Lentil Gumbo Recipe 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 Lentil Gumbo Recipe

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