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Husband's Grandmother's Shrimp Gumbo

Husband's Grandmother's Shrimp Gumbo

Cost $35, save $20

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  • 135 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $35

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 1 pound smoked sausage links, cut into
    • ¼ pound bacon, chopped
    • 🦐 2 pounds raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • Vegetables

    • 2 cups chopped okra
    • 🍅 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
    • 🧅 2 cups chopped onion
    • ⅔ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
    • ⅔ cup finely chopped celery
    • ½ cup chopped green onions
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • Spices and Seasonings

    • 🧄 2 tablespoons minced garlic
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • Staples

    • 🧈 ½ cup unsalted butter
    • 🌾 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
    • 💧 8 cups water, divided

STEPS

1

Brown sausages in a skillet over medium heat. Drain sausages on a paper-towel-lined plate and set aside. Drain skillet. Cook bacon until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove bacon to the plate with sausages. Cook okra in bacon drippings until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain okra in a colander. Drain the skillet.

2

Place okra and tomatoes in the skillet over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.

3

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, green onions, parsley, and garlic. Cook until onions turn brown, about 10 minutes. Remove vegetables, leaving liquid in the pot behind. Stir in flour, reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring constantly, until roux turns the color of milk chocolate, 30 to 45 minutes. Do not burn.

4

Whisk in 2 cups water, raise the heat to medium, and stir in salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir in sausage, bacon, okra-tomato mixture, and remaining 6 cups water.

5

Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer gumbo, stirring occasionally, until stew thickens and flavors are blended, about 45 minutes. Add shrimp, and simmer until pink and opaque, 6 to 8 more minutes. Discard bay leaves and adjust seasonings, if desired, before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

344

Calories

  • 24
    Protein
  • 13
    Carbs
  • 22
    Fats

💡 Serve over white rice for an authentic experience.Making a good roux is the key to flavor. Be patient and stir constantly to avoid burning.Add the shrimp at the end to prevent overcooking.