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Louisiana Shrimp and Eggs Gumbo

By: lise  
"I was introduced to gumbo by people from Louisiana. They lived in our town for a few years, and taught us Canadians what gumbo is all about....mmmm good and hot! You can make other gumbos the same way using squirrel, rabbit, ham, seafood, chicken, or game."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 - 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 hard-cooked eggs
  • 1 cup okra
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups cooked white rice

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or any heavy pan. Stir in flour to make a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, until roux is dark brown; be careful not to burn. Add onion and garlic, and cook until slightly wilted. Whisk in water.
  2. Stir in celery, green onions, tomato, green and red peppers, okra, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Simmer for 1 hour.
  3. Add shrimp and hard boiled eggs; simmer 15 to 20 minutes longer. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve gumbo over rice.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 491 | Total Fat: 23.5g | Cholesterol: 440mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2008 by mismicma 
For anyone who has not made a roux before, heat the oil and flour over LOW heat--the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by ashleyf 
This was a pretty easy, basic gumbo recipe and was delicious. The addition of eggs is... MORE

 
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