easy gumbo w/ shrimp

(1 RATING)
59 Pinches
worcester, MA
Updated on Dec 26, 2012

I made this one day when I had some extra shrimp and didn't know what to do w/ it. It came out so yummy. Great w/ some crusty french bread.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic in olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes w/ chilis, undrained
  • 1 cup frozen okra, thawed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pound lg shrimp, peeled, deveined

How To Make easy gumbo w/ shrimp

  • Step 1
    In lg pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, green bell pepper and garlic. Cook until veggies are tender.
  • Step 2
    Stir in flour, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring for 1 min. Add tomatoes, okra and water. Simmer for 10 mins.
  • Step 3
    Add shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink. Heat through.

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Category: Fish
Category: Seafood
Culture: French
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #shrimp
Keyword: #Gumbo

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