Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Name: Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined; salt and pepper to taste; cayenne pepper to taste; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 pounds chopped okra; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 cup chopped onion; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 12 cups water; 1/2 cup chopped green onions

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I like to add crabmeat to this hearty soup as well. Serve over rice with crusty French bread. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 2h

Serves 6

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 394

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20.9g 27%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 270mg 12%

Total Carbohydrate 18.1g 7%

Dietary Fiber 6.3g 23%

Total Sugars 4.6g

Protein 34.8g 70%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste and set aside.

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the okra and saute for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the tomato paste, tomato, onion, garlic, celery and green bell pepper and saute for 15 more minutes.

Add the water and season to taste.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.

Add the shrimp and simmer for 20 more minutes.

Finally, add the green onion to the soup and stir thoroughly.