Texas Shrimp Gumbo Recipe Recipe

Name: Texas Shrimp Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 quarts. water; 1/4 c. shrimp or possibly crab boil; 2 1/2 lbs. shrimp, peeled, deveined; 3 tbsp. butter; 3 tbsp. bacon drippings; 1 c. each diced celery, onion and green bell pepper; 1 (28 ounce.) can tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dry leaf thyme; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp. file pwdr; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grnd black pepper; 1 (10 ounce.) pkg. thawed, frzn, cut okra; 1/4 c. uncooked long grain rice

Servings: persons

4 quarts. water
1/4 c. shrimp or possibly crab boil
2 1/2 lbs. shrimp, peeled, deveined
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. bacon drippings
1 c. each diced celery, onion and green bell pepper
1 (28 ounce.) can tomatoes
1 teaspoon dry leaf thyme
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. file pwdr
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grnd black pepper
1 (10 ounce.) pkg. thawed, frzn, cut okra
1/4 c. uncooked long grain rice

1
In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
2
Tie shrimp or possibly crab boil in a cheesecloth bag.
3
Add in to water with shrimp.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer 10 min.
6
Turn off heat; let stand 10 min.
7
Drain shrimp, reserving 2 c. broth.
8
In a heavy Dutch oven, heat butter and bacon drippings.
9
Add in celery, onion and green pepper.
10
Cook till tender.
11
Add in shrimp broth, tomatoes with juice, thyme, garlic, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, file pwdr, salt and pepper to vegetable mix.
12
Simmer, covered, 45 min.
13
Add in okra and rice.
14
Simmer, covered, 30 min or possibly till rice is tender.
15
Add in shrimp and heat through.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 quarts. water, 1/4 c. shrimp or possibly crab boil, 2 1/2 lbs. shrimp, peeled, deveined, 3 tbsp. butter, and more.

Yes, Texas Shrimp 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.

Texas Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

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