Cajun Shrimp Gumbo Recipe
Ingredients
| Okra | 1 Pound, frozen | |
| Butter stick | 1 | |
| Vegetable oil | 2/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Flour | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Onions | 2 Medium, chopped | |
| Bell peppers | 2 Medium, chopped | |
| Green onions | 6 , finely chopped | |
| 2 toes garlic, peeled and chopped | ||
| Chopped tomatoes | 2 Can (10oz), stewed | |
| 3 qt. shrimp stock made prior to starting gumbo | ||
| Raw shrimp | 4 Pound, peeled | |
| Salt | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Black pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper white | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper red | 1 Pinch | |
| Bay leaves | 2 | |
| 1 to 2 dashes Tabasco sauce | ||
Directions
In a large heavy pot, melt butter and add okra.
Cook okra over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often.
This should get rid of the ropy texture of the okra.
Remove from heat and set aside.
In another black iron pot or skillet, heat oil and flour to make the roux, stirring often until dark brown.
Immediately add onions, bell pepper and garlic to roux and continue to stir until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
If mixture becomes too thick, simply add 1 cup hot water and stir until smooth.
Combine roux mixture with the okra in the large pot.
Add the shrimp stock, tomatoes and seasonings.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add shrimp and simmer for 20 minutes.
Adjust seasonings, if required.
Remove from heat and serve over fresh cooked rice.
Hot garlic French bread adds a nice touch
Cook okra over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often.
This should get rid of the ropy texture of the okra.
Remove from heat and set aside.
In another black iron pot or skillet, heat oil and flour to make the roux, stirring often until dark brown.
Immediately add onions, bell pepper and garlic to roux and continue to stir until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
If mixture becomes too thick, simply add 1 cup hot water and stir until smooth.
Combine roux mixture with the okra in the large pot.
Add the shrimp stock, tomatoes and seasonings.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add shrimp and simmer for 20 minutes.
Adjust seasonings, if required.
Remove from heat and serve over fresh cooked rice.
Hot garlic French bread adds a nice touch
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