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Shrimp Okra Gumbo

Name: Shrimp Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 700 g Shrimp; 300 g Okra; 1 Yellow onion; 2 sprig Celery stalks; 1 Green pepper; 3 Tomatoes; 0.4 cup Flour; 0.4 cup Vegetable oil; 3 clove Garlic; 2 Bay leaves; 1 tsp Thyme; 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes; 1.3 dessert spoon Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 2 cup Rice; 3 sprig Scallions

A Louisiana-style shrimp and okra gumbo thickened with a dark roux, celery, peppers, tomato, and warm spices.

Hard⏱️ 1 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 5~430 kcal🇺🇸 American🌍 Full translation

25 min prep 60 min cook

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Timeline

Total 1 h 25 min

Prep25 min
Cooking1 h

Ingredients

5 servings

Quick:

For the seafood

700 g Shrimp

For the vegetables

300 g Okra
1 Yellow onion
2 sprig Celery stalks
1 Green pepper

For the sauce

3 Tomatoes
3 clove Garlic
2 Bay leaves

For the roux

0.4 cup(~80 ml) Flour
0.4 cup(~80 ml) Vegetable oil

For the spice mix

1 tsp(~5 ml) Thyme
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes

General

1.3 dessert spoon(~13 ml) Salt
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper

For serving

2 cup(~400 ml) Rice
3 sprig Scallions

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Instructions

1
Chop the onion, celery stalks, green pepper, tomatoes, and garlic.
2
Stir the oil and flour in a pot over medium heat for 16 minutes, until dark hazelnut colored.
16 min
16:00
3
Add the onion, celery stalks, and green pepper to the roux and soften for 6 minutes.
6 min
06:00
4
Add the tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and 5 cups water.
5
Add the okra and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
30 min
30:00
6
Add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes, until pink.
5 min
05:00
7
Serve the gumbo with rice and scallions.

💡 Tip: Take the roux close to the color of a hazelnut shell without burning it; burnt roux gives the whole pot a bitter taste.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve gumbo in deep plates with plain rice, scallions, and optional hot sauce.

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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.

Vitamin C

Nutrition (per serving)

~430

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 30%Carbs 41%Fat 29%

4.1g

Sugar

3.9g

Fiber

1376.1mg

Sodium

2.5g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

6/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

This recipe may contain allergens

Seafood
Gluten
Celery

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Shrimp Okra Gumbo make?
This recipe serves 5.
How long does Shrimp Okra Gumbo take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 60 minutes; 85 minutes in total.
Is Shrimp Okra Gumbo difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Shrimp Okra Gumbo have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 44g, fat: 14g.
Which allergens does Shrimp Okra Gumbo contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Gluten, Celery. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Shrimp Okra Gumbo belong to?
This recipe belongs to American cuisine.
How many ingredients does Shrimp Okra Gumbo need?
This recipe needs 16 ingredients.
Is Shrimp Okra Gumbo filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Chop the onion, celery stalks, green pepper, tomatoes, and garlic.

Stir the oil and flour in a pot over medium heat for 16 minutes, until dark hazelnut colored.

16 min

16:00

Add the onion, celery stalks, and green pepper to the roux and soften for 6 minutes.

6 min

06:00

Add the tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and 5 cups water.

Add the okra and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.

30 min

30:00

Add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes, until pink.

5 min

05:00

Serve the gumbo with rice and scallions.

FAQ

How many servings does Shrimp Okra Gumbo make?

This recipe serves 5.

How long does Shrimp Okra Gumbo take?

Prep 25 minutes, cooking 60 minutes; 85 minutes in total.

Is Shrimp Okra Gumbo difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Shrimp Okra Gumbo have?

Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 44g, fat: 14g.

Which allergens does Shrimp Okra Gumbo contain?

This recipe contains Seafood, Gluten, Celery. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Shrimp Okra Gumbo belong to?

This recipe belongs to American cuisine.

How many ingredients does Shrimp Okra Gumbo need?

This recipe needs 16 ingredients.

Is Shrimp Okra Gumbo filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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