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Shrimp Gumbo

SUBMITTED BY: CORWYNN DARKHOLME

"This is a very savory gumbo from Louisiana, that is for those of you who like shrimp! Serve over long grain rice."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 15 stars. This recipe average a 3.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups chopped okra
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet over high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and flour to the pan, and whisk together quickly. Continue cooking and stirring until a dark roux forms. Stir in shrimp. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until the shrimp turns pink. Set aside.
  2. In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Stir in okra and onions; cook until okra is tender. Mix in tomatoes. Add water, bay leaf, garlic, salt, red pepper, and the shrimp mixture. Cover, and cook slowly for 30 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2003 by ARTHURBERTA
This recipe was very bland and the shrimp was tough after cooking it so long, it was long in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2003 by JACKIE2153
I found this recipe to be VERY bland and watery, and if you add the shrimp at the beginning it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2003 by BONCODIN
The prep time is actually much longer. Cutting up 3 cups of okra and shelling and deveining 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2002 by TEXSHANE42
overall easy,not bad for time to cook.very enjoyable. thanx MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by Dos Flores
Because of some of the comments, I added about a teaspoon of straight chili powder, and extra... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by Goldilox
We enjoyed this recipe very much, but with a couple of additions: Joe's cajun seasoning and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2007 by eerodgers23
I thought this was a pretty good recipe once you add some flavor to it. I added some Tony... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by Kimber
I did change a couple of things on it though. I added Tony's seasoning along with the salt... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2004 by readernut
This was the most bland gumbo I've ever made. I even added spicy sausage to this and it... MORE