Shrimp Gumbo

Shrimp Gumbo
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups chopped okra
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • ground black pepper to taste


  1. In a large skillet over high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and flour to the pan, and whisk together quickly. Continue cooking and stirring until a dark roux forms. Stir in shrimp. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until the shrimp turns pink. Set aside.
  2. In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Stir in okra and onions; cook until okra is tender. Mix in tomatoes. Add water, bay leaf, garlic, salt, red pepper, and the shrimp mixture. Cover, and cook slowly for 30 minutes.

03/06/2017
Shrimp Gumbo, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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