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Louisiana Shrimp and Eggs Gumbo

Louisiana Shrimp and Eggs Gumbo

Cost $25, save $10

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  • 90 Min
  • 7 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 onion, chopped
    • 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 2 cups chopped celery
    • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
    • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
    • 🍅 1 large tomato, chopped
    • 1 cup okra

  • Seasoning

    • 1 bay leaf
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • 🧂 Salt to taste
    • 🧂 Ground black pepper to taste
    • ¼ tablespoon cayenne pepper

  • Protein

    • 🦐 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 🥚 8 hard-cooked eggs

  • Carbohydrates

    • 🍚 3 cups cooked white rice

  • Liquids

    • 💧 4 cups hot water

STEPS

1

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pan. Stir in flour to make a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, until roux is dark brown; be careful not to burn. Add onion and garlic, and cook until slightly wilted. Whisk in water.

2

Stir in celery, green onions, tomato, green and red bell peppers, okra, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Simmer for 1 hour.

3

Add shrimp and hard-boiled eggs; simmer 15 to 20 minutes longer. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve gumbo over rice.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

490

Calories

  • 33
    Protein
  • 36
    Carbs
  • 24
    Fats

💡 Be careful not to burn the roux. Stir constantly and adjust heat as needed.For additional flavor, use homemade shrimp stock instead of water.You can customize the gumbo by substituting shrimp with other proteins like chicken, sausage, or a combination.Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.