Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Name: Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 2 lb shrimp; 2 lb okra (sliced); 2 medium onion chopped; 1/4 c chopped bell pepper; 1/4 c chopped celery; 4 Tbsp oil; 1 can(s) small tomato sauce; 2 c water, warm; salt and pepper to taste

By Betty Campisi
@BLCBaking

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! Test Kitchen Avatar The Test Kitchen

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★★★★☆ 4 votes4

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Serves:

6-8

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

2 lb

shrimp
2 lb

okra (sliced)
2 medium

onion chopped
1/4 c

chopped bell pepper
1/4 c

chopped celery
4 Tbsp

oil
1 can(s)

small tomato sauce
2 c

water, warm
·

salt and pepper to taste
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How to Make Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Step-by-Step

Mix okra, onions, bell pepper and celery in oil and smother for 30 minutes.
Add tomato sauce and water.
Add shrimp and season to taste.
Cook about 15 minutes. Can also add water, as needed, if consistency is too thick.
Serve with cooked rice.

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About Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Course/Dish: Fish Fish Soups Seafood

Main Ingredient: Seafood

Regional Style: Cajun/Creole

Collections: Mardi Gras! Tastes of the World

Other Tags: Quick & Easy Healthy

Hashtags: #shrimp #okra #Gumbo

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