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Shrimp Gumbo

You don’t have to head down to the bayou to enjoy this shrimp gumbo that’s jumbo in taste. This healthy and hearty Cajun dish is a great way to let the good times roll. Enjoy a heaping helping tonighit.
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Course Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine Continental

Servings 8 servings
Calories 1763.68 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 16 ounce(s) large shrimp, in shells (fresh or frozen)
  • 33/100 cup(s) all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon(s) cooking oil
  • 2 cup(s) chopped onions
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) chopped green peppers (and or red sweet pepper)
  • 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 (14 oz.) cans low sodium beef broth
  • 8 floz water
  • 1 cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cup(s) frozen cut okra (1 16 oz. pkg.)
  • 3 cup(s) hot cooked long-grain rice or brown rice
  • 1 cup(s) green onions (optional)
  • 4 teaspoon(s) Bottled hot pepper sauce (optional), 0.5 tsp. per person

Instructions

 

  • Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
  • Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired.
  • Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a medium skillet, cook flour over medium heat about 6 minutes or until brown, stirring often.
  • Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside.
  • In a 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion, sweet pepper, celery, and garlic; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Slowly whisk broth into browned flour.
  • Add broth mixture, water, and Cajun Spice Mix to Dutch oven.
  • Stir in okra.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add shrimp; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp is pink.
  • To Serve: spoon gumbo into 8 bowls and top each serving with rice, a shrimp, and a green onion, if desired.
  • If desired, pass hot pepper sauce.
  • Makes 8 (1-1/4 cups gumbo plus 1/3 cup rice) servings.
  • Cajun Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 tbs dried thyme, crushed; 1/4 tbs ground white pepper; 1/4 tbs salt; 1/4 tbs ground black pepper; and 1/4 tbs crushed red pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 1763.68kcalCarbohydrates: 228.49gProtein: 129.24gFat: 38.29gSaturated Fat: 3.67gCholesterol: 720mgSodium: 6164.77mgFiber: 30.2gSugar: 28.57g

Keyword Dinner Parties, Heart Healthy
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