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Hard 1 hr 5 min~380 kcal 9/10
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Shrimp Okra Gumbo
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
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 1 h 25 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking1 h
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the seafood
- 700 gr Shrimp
For the vegetables
- 300 gr Okra
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 2 dal Celery stalks
- 1 adet Green pepper
For the sauce
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 3 diş Garlic
- 2 adet Bay leaves
For the roux
- 0.4 su bardağı(~80 ml) Flour
- 0.4 su bardağı(~80 ml) Vegetable oil
For the spice mix
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Thyme
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
General
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Rice
- 3 dal 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 min16:00 - 3
Add the onion, celery stalks, and green pepper to the roux and soften for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 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 min30:00 - 6
Add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes, until pink.
5 min05:00 - 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
32
g protein
44
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 41%Fat 29%
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.
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.
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