shrimp and okra gumbo

Name: Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) shrimp; 2 pound(s) okra (sliced); 2 medium onion chopped; 1/4 cup(s) chopped bell pepper; 1/4 cup(s) chopped celery; 4 tablespoon(s) oil; 1 can(s) small tomato sauce; 2 cup(s) water, warm; - salt and pepper to taste

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Betty Campisi

Kaplan, LA

Updated on Dec 8, 2015

This is one of my families favorite. We had a birthday this week and this was the request from the birthday girl. I let them choose what to fix that nite for their special day.

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This isn't your typical roux based gumbo. The okra is what thickens this gumbo - very traditional for the older generation of Louisiana. The real flavor from cooking down all the vegetables is fabulous. The tomato pulls it all together. By adding them at the end, the shrimp are cooked to perfection. Pure southern Louisiana comfort food!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds shrimp
2 pounds okra (sliced)
2 medium onion chopped
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
4 tablespoons oil
1 can small tomato sauce
2 cups water, warm
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make shrimp and okra gumbo

Step 1

Mix okra, onions, bell pepper and celery in oil and smother for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Add tomato sauce and water.
Step 3

Add shrimp and season to taste.
Step 4

Cook about 15 minutes. Can also add water, as needed, if consistency is too thick.
Step 5

Serve with cooked rice.
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