Shrimp Or Chicken Gumbo Recipe Recipe

Name: Shrimp Or Chicken Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs. fresh shrimp or possibly lg. chicken, cooked and deboned; 2 tbsp. oil; 2 tbsp. flour; 3 c. okra, minced; 2 onions, minced; 2 tbsp. oil; 1 lg. can tomatoes; 2 quarts. water; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 pods garlic, peeled and crushed; 1/2 c. bell pepper, minced; 1/2 c. celery, minced; Red pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lbs. fresh shrimp or possibly lg. chicken, cooked and deboned
2 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. flour
3 c. okra, minced
2 onions, minced
2 tbsp. oil
1 lg. can tomatoes
2 quarts. water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
3 pods garlic, peeled and crushed
1/2 c. bell pepper, minced
1/2 c. celery, minced
Red pepper (optional)

1
Peel shrimp uncooked and devein or possibly boil a chicken and then debone and pull apart - or possibly you can use both!
2
As they say in Louisiana, then you make a roux.
3
To make roux you use the first 2 Tbsp.
4
of oil and flour and cook over low heat till thick and brown - don't burn - scorched roux will ruin an entire pot of gumbo!
5
Add in shrimp to the roux and set aside.
6
Smother okra, onion, celery and peppers in remaining oil.
7
Add in tomatoes when okra is nearly done.
8
Then add in water, bay leaf, garlic, salt and pepper.
9
Add in shrimp and-or possibly chicken with the roux to this soup.
10
Cover and cook slowly for 30 min.
11
Serve over flat bowls of steaming white rice.
12
Use large pot, this makes a lot of gumbo.

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs. fresh shrimp or possibly lg. chicken, cooked and deboned, 2 tbsp. oil, 2 tbsp. flour, 3 c. okra, minced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Or Chicken 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 Or Chicken Gumbo Recipe

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