Shrimp and Okra Gumbo



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
2 hrs

Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:
6

Yield:
6 servings


Ingredients

  • 2poundsmedium shrimp – peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • ½cupolive oil
  • 2poundschopped okra
  • 1tablespoontomato paste
  • 1tomato, chopped
  • 1cupchopped onion
  • 4clovesgarlic, minced
  • ½cupchopped celery
  • ½cupchopped green bell pepper
  • 12cupswater
  • ½cupchopped green onions

  • Directions

    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.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    394 Calories
    21g Fat
    18g Carbs
    35g Protein

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