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Shrimp Gumbo

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This American main features SHRIMP, UNCOOKED, STRIPS BACON, FLOUR, SLICED OKRA. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 1111.4
Description
This American main features SHRIMP, UNCOOKED, STRIPS BACON, FLOUR, SLICED OKRA. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 pound SHRIMP, UNCOOKED
  • 4 ea STRIPS BACON
  • 2 tablespoon FLOUR
  • 3 cup SLICED OKRA
  • 2 ea GREEN PEPPERS, CHOPPED
  • 2 ea ONIONS, CHOPPED
  • 2 tablespoon CORN OIL
  • 1 ea CAN TOMATOES
  • 2 quart WATER
  • 1 ea BAY LEAF
  • 1 teaspoon SALT
  • 3 ea CLOVES GARLIC
  • 1 CAYENNE OR TABASCO TO TASTE
Directions
  1. 1
    Peel and devein shrimp.
  2. 2
    Cook bacon.
  3. 3
    Make a dark roux with bacon drippings and flour.
  4. 4
    Add shrimp to roux and stir together for several minutes.
  5. 5
    Set aside.
  6. 6
    Smother peppers, onions, and okra in oil.
  7. 7
    When okra is almost tender, add tomatoes and blend well.
  8. 8
    Add roux and shrimp mixture.
  9. 9
    Blend.
  10. 10
    Add water, bay leaf, garlic, salt, and cayenne or tabasco to taste.
  11. 11
    Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  12. 12
    Let stand until ready to serve.
  13. 13
    Reheat slowly and serve over rice.
  14. 14
    Oysters or crabmeat, drained, may be added during the final 15 minutes if desired

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1111.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54.1g84%
Saturated Fat 15.6g78%
Cholesterol 391.0mg131%
Sodium 7339.3mg306%
Total Carbohydrate 72.5g25%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g65%
Sugars 8.4g
Protein 94.7g190%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: american, bacon, bay, blending, cayenne, chopped, cloves, corn, flour, garlic, green, gumbo, leaf, main, oil, okra, onions, peppers, salt, seafood
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