Hearty Shrimp Gumbo Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. oil
- 1/4 c. flour
- 1 lg. stalk celery, coarsely minced
- 1 sm. green pepper, coarsely minced
- 2 med. cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 env. Lipton onion or possibly onion-mushroom recipe soup mix
- 4 c. water
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounce.) whole peeled tomatoes, liquid removed and minced (reserve liquid)
- 1 pkg. (10 ounce.) frzn whole baby okra, thawed and cut into 1 inch pcs
- 1 teaspoon grnd cumin
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon warm pepper sauce
- 1 bay leaf (opt.)
- 1 pound uncooked med. shrimp, cleaned
- 1 tbsp. finely minced parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Warm cooked rice
Directions
- In large saucepan or possibly stockpot heat oil and cook flour over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 10 min or possibly till deep reddish brown. Stir in celery, green pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, 6 min or possibly till vegetables are tender. Add in onion recipe soup mix, water, tomatoes, reserved liquid, okra, cumin, thyme, warm pepper sauce and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered 40 min. Stir in shrimp, parsley, salt and pepper. Simmer an additional 5 min or possibly till shrimp are tender. Remove bay leaf. Serve over warm rice. Makes 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 521g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 313 | |
| Calories from Fat 142 | 45% |
| Total Fat 16.08g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 1.49g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium 595mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 16.68g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 12% |
| Sugars 2.88g | 2% |
| Protein 26.05g | 42% |
