Spicy Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1/2 cup sliced green onion; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground red chile pepper; 2 pounds fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 cups hot cooked rice; 9 sprigs fresh parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
2 pounds fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups hot cooked rice
9 sprigs fresh parsley (optional)

1
Combine vegetable oil and flour in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook, stirring often, until roux is dark brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
2
Stir onion, celery, green onion, parsley, and garlic carefully into the hot roux; it may splatter. Cook and stir until onion mixture is tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in broth. Season with salt and red chile pepper. Simmer gumbo, covered, until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
3
Stir shrimp into the stockpot; cook until pink and opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Place 1/3 cup rice into each serving bowl. Ladle shrimp gumbo on top. Garnish with fresh parsley.

1488

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

142

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 large onion, chopped, 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Shrimp Gumbo

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