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easy gumbo w/ shrimp

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

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.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For easy gumbo w/ shrimp

  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 1 c
    chopped celery
  • 1 lg
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    minced garlic in olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 2 can
    diced tomatoes w/ chilis, undrained
  • 1 c
    frozen okra, thawed
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 lb
    lg shrimp, peeled, deveined

How To Make easy gumbo w/ shrimp

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