Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Name: Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1 cup celery stalks, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups fresh okra, sliced; 4 cups seafood stock; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb peeled raw shrimp, deveined

A classic coastal gumbo built on a dark roux with sweet shrimp, tender okra, and aromatic holy trinity vegetables.

75 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

Southern AmericanSoupStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 cup celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh okra, sliced
4 cups seafood stock
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
2 bay leaves
1 lb peeled raw shrimp, deveined

Instructions

1

Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a heavy pot over medium heat, whisking constantly for 15 to 20 minutes until a dark peanut butter brown roux forms.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1 cup diced celery stalks to the roux and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 cups sliced fresh okra, 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 2 bay leaves, and gradually pour in 4 cups seafood stock.
4

Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes until the flavors meld.
5

Add 1 lb deveined peeled raw shrimp and simmer for 5 minutes until pink, opaque, and cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F.

Questions

Can I make Shrimp and Okra Gumbo gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Shrimp and Okra Gumbo keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Shrimp and Okra Gumbo?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Southern Cornbread side
Fried Green Tomato Salad salad
Slow Cooker Maple Bourbon Baked Beans side

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