Shrimp, Okra And Tomato Gumbo Recipe

Name: Shrimp, Okra And Tomato Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs okra; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups chopped peeled and seeded fresh tomatoes or 2 cups chopped canned tomatoes; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 5 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 quarts shrimp stock or 2 quarts water; 2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; chopped parsley (to garnish); thinly sliced green onion top (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 lbs okra
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chopped peeled and seeded fresh tomatoes or 2 cups chopped canned tomatoes
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
5 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 quarts shrimp stock or 2 quarts water
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
chopped parsley (to garnish)
thinly sliced green onion top (to garnish)

1
Wash the okra in cool water.
2
Remove the caps and tips and cut into 1/4-inch rounds.
3
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
4
Fry the okra, stirring constantly, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until most of the slime disappears.
5
Add the tomatoes, onions, and celery and cook, stirring often, for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the okra and other vegetables are soft and the slime has completely disappeared.
6
Add the salt, cayenne, bay leaves, thyme and water.
7
Stir and bring to a boil.
8
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
9
Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
10
Remove the bay leaves and serve in deep bowls.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs okra, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 cups chopped peeled and seeded fresh tomatoes or 2 cups chopped canned tomatoes, 1 cup chopped yellow onion, and more.

Yes, Shrimp, Okra And Tomato 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, Okra And Tomato Gumbo

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