Shrimp, Okra, and Tomato Gumbo Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the South with this Shrimp, Okra, and Tomato Gumbo recipe. Bursting with Creole essence, this hearty stew promises a fulfilling dining experience, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Okra |
| 1/4 | Fresh tomatoes |
| 2 | Canned tomatoes |
| 1 | Yellow onion |
| 1 | Celery |
| 1 3/4 | Salt |
| 1/2 | Cayenne |
| 5 | Bay leaves |
| 1/2 | Dried thyme |
| 2 | Water |
| 2 | Medium shrimp |
| Parsley | |
| Green onion top |
Instructions:
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Prepare Okra:
- Wash the okra in cool water.
- Remove the caps and tips, then cut into 1/4-inch rounds.
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Sauté Okra and Vegetables:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Fry the okra, stirring constantly, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until most of the slime disappears.
- Add the fresh and canned tomatoes, onions, and celery to the pot.
- Cook, stirring often, for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the okra and other vegetables are soft and the slime has completely disappeared.
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Season and Simmer:
- Add salt, cayenne, bay leaves, dried thyme, and water to the pot.
- Stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
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Add Shrimp:
- Incorporate the shrimp into the simmering gumbo.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together perfectly.
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Serve:
- Discard the bay leaves.
- Ladle the flavorful gumbo into deep bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and green onion tops.
- Enjoy the rich and satisfying taste of this Shrimp, Okra, and Tomato Gumbo with your loved ones!
This recipe promises a delightful journey through the vibrant flavors of Creole cuisine, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. Each spoonful is a burst of savory goodness, sure to leave everyone craving for more. Dive into a bowl of this comforting gumbo and savor the taste of the South!
