Shrimp and Okra Gumbo Recipe
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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

By: Tara  
"I like to add crabmeat to this hearty soup as well. Serve over rice with crusty French bread. Garnish with fresh parsley."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 pounds chopped okra
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 12 cups water
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions

Directions

  1. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste and set aside. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the okra and saute for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomato paste, tomato, onion, garlic, celery and green bell pepper and saute for 15 more minutes.
  2. Add the water and season to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer for 20 more minutes. Finally, add the green onion to the soup and stir thoroughly.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 398 | Total Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 230mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2004 by SPEYERER 
Ditto to the reduced water. I also used the following spices: 2 parts salt 1½ parts... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2003 by DRYDENS 
I am constantly giving this recepie out. I changed a few things though. I only use half the... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2006 by KARINOK 
Wasn't quite sure how to rate this recipe since it does need some doctoring, but the taste is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2005 by MEADE0406 
I incorporated many of the suggestions and it came out great. 1st (from a review that no... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2005 by Monica 
I'm on a budget and told myself I would only make this recipe with food I already had in the... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by LIBBY R 
Finally, something from this website that's really, really good. I used half the water as one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by KndlPWendl 
Used 3 Cups water, 3 cups clam juice, 3 tbsp Old Bay, 1 tsp basil, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp thyme,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2004 by Wendy 
Great recipe! I lived in New Orleans as a kid and have been looking for a great cajun gumbo... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2004 by bgraham 
I have been looking for this magnificent recipe for 20 years. This is truly cajun cookin'... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by Spyce Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Really good and a big success. Followed additional tip given by SPEYERER. MORE

 
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