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shrimp & crab gumbo

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Private Recipe by
Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)
Cullowhee, NC

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

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yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For shrimp & crab gumbo

  • 1 lb
    shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on)
  • 1/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 lg
    onions, chopped
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 stalks
    celery, sliced
  • 5 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 32 oz
    beef broth, reduced sodium
  • 3 c
    water
  • 16 oz
    okra, sliced
  • 1 lb
    crabmeat, fresh, cooked
  • 3 c
    white rice, cooked & hot
  • 1 c
    scallions (both greens & whites), sliced
  • tabasco
  • CAJUN SPICE:
  • 1/2 tsp
    thyme, dried
  • 1/4 tsp
    white pepper
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    red pepper flakes

How To Make shrimp & crab gumbo

  • 1
    In a small bowl, add all cajun spice ingredients; mix to combine & set aside.
  • 2
    Rinse shrimp & pat dry with paper towels. In a medium skillet, cook flour over medium heat, about 6 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Place in small bowl & set aside to cool.
  • 3
    In a dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery & garlic; cook & stir 5 minutes or until tender.
  • 4
    Slowly whisk 16 oz or 1/2 of broth into browned flour. Add flour/broth mixture, remaining broth, water & cajun spice to dutch oven. Stir in okra. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover & simmer 15 minutes.
  • 5
    Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Gently stir in crabmeat; cook until heated through.
  • 6
    To serve, serve over rice & garnish with scallions & tabasco sauce.
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