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Shrimp gumbo

Shrimp gumbo
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Ingredients/Components

  • water - 2 qt
  • plain flour - 2/3 c
  • Worcestershire sauce - 1 Tbsp
  • chopped onion
  • tomato sauce - 1 c
  • celery, chopped - 1 c
  • cooked rice - 1 item
  • can crabmeat - 1 item
  • tomatoes - 1 c
  • bacon drippings - 2/3 c
  • Tabasco - 1 tsp
  • salt/pepper - 2 tsp
  • frozen okra - 1 lb
  • fresh, peeled deveined shrimp

How to make shrimp gumbo:

To make roux: Heat bacon drippings in skillet until hot. Add flour and stir over medium heat until chocolate brown. Add onions and celery. Brown another 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and pepper to roux. Add 1 quart of water to dissolve. Add another quart of water. Simmer 1 hour. Bring to a boil; add okra, Worcestershire and Tabasco. Cook until vegetables are done. Add shrimp and crabmeat. Done when shrimp are tender. Do not overcook, shrimp will be tough. Eat over hot fluffy rice.

Recipe categories: Main dish, Gumbo, Stew.

Rating:
Shrimp gumbo
3.2
Average rating: 3.2 of 5, total votes: 5
Cook. Time: PT25M
Total Time: PT25M


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