Shrimp And Crab Gumbo Recipe

Shrimp and crab gumbo is a flavorful seafood soup that can be served as a maincourse in meals. The shrimp and carb gumbo is cooked with okras, parsley and other veggies. Flavored with bacon, theshrimp and crab gumbo may be served with rice.

Summary

Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Bacon slices8
 Frozen okra10 Ounce
 Onion1 Large
 Bell pepper1
 Parsley1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Tomato sauce1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Pepper1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Crab meat/6 boiled cleaned crabs2 Can (20 oz), small containers
 Boiled shrimp1 Pound
 Gumbo file1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1362 Calories from Fat 137

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15 g23.1%

Saturated Fat 5.6 g28.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 13.8 mg4.6%

Sodium 2310.9 mg96.3%

Total Carbohydrates 124 g41.2%

Dietary Fiber 35.6 g142.5%

Sugars 33 g

Protein 185 g369.9%

Vitamin A 91.7% Vitamin C 435.9%

Calcium 37.9% Iron 36.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Fry chopped bacon in 6-quart container over medium heat until browned; remove from pan and reserve.
Brown okra in bacon drippings; add bacon bits, onion, bell pepper, parsley, tomato sauce, salt, pepper and 4 cups water.
Simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
Add crab and shrimp; continue to simmer for 1 hour.
In separate container, add slowly 1 cup water to file, stirring constantly.
Add mixture to gumbo; continue stirring until well combined.
Serve over boiled or steamed rice.
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