Savory Shrimp Gumbo Recipe
Ingredients
| Flour | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Bacon | 7⁄8 Cup (14 tbs) | |
| Onions | 2 Medium | |
| Green pepper | 1 Medium | |
| Celery stalks | 4 | |
| Tomatoes | 2 | |
| Shrimp | 2 1⁄2 Pound | |
| Salt | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Pepper | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cayenne pepper | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Thyme | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Bay leaves | 3 |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 354 Calories from Fat 71
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8 g12.5%
Saturated Fat 2.3 g11.4%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 296.5 mg98.8%
Sodium 1456.3 mg60.7%
Total Carbohydrates 24 g8.2%
Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.9%
Sugars 5.2 g
Protein 44 g88.2%
Vitamin A 22.2% Vitamin C 59.8%
Calcium 14% Iron 33.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add onions, green pepper and celery; simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
Add toma- toes and shrimp; simmer, covered, until shrimp turn pink.
Add seasonings, thyme, bay leaves and 3 quarts hot water; simmer for about 3 hours, stirring occa- sionally.
Serve over rice.
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