Shrimp Okra Gumbo
Shrimp Okra Gumbo is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 4 tbsp. cooking oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 lb. fresh okra, sliced, 2 lb. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined and 1 gal. water, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Bursting with flavor in every bite.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Into a heavy gumbo pot, pour oil; add onions and fry for 5 minutes.
Add okra; smother for 45 minutes or until cooked.
Add salted shrimp, water and garlic.
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 40 minutes.
(Okra seeds will look brown.)
Before serving, mash whole cooked garlic pods that float on the top.
Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
Serve over rice.
For a variation, add 1 can whole tomatoes, smothered with okra.
Yield: 8 to 10 servings.
The flavor is even better the next day.
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