Spicy Shrimp Gumbo
2004-09-29- Course: Main Dishes
- Yield : 8
- Servings : 8
- Prep Time : 45m
- Cook Time : 30m
- Ready In : 1:15 h
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Gumbo’s thickness is similar to that of stew. You may make it thinner by adding a cup of vegetable or chicken broth.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- 6 pods of diced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 package thawed frozen okra chopped if whole
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
- 2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups steaming cooked rice
- fresh parsley sprigs for garnish
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
Directions
Step 1
Mince onions. Set aside. Snip enough parsley for 1/2 cup and set aside. Blend oil and flour in large stockpot. Cook over medium-high 10 to 15 minutes or until roux is dark brown.
Step 2
Add chopped onions, chopped parsley, celery, green onions and garlic to roux. Cook over medium-high heat 5 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Step 3
Add broth, okra, salt and red pepper. Cover, simmer 15 minutes.
Step 4
Add shrimp and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve over hot rice.
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