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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo | Daily Dine

Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Okra, shrimp, and a variety of sauteed vegetables are used to create a thick stew, even without the dark roux found in traditional gumbo recipes.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 120 minutes

Total Time: 135 minutes

Servings: 6

Nutritional Information

Calories:394 kcal

Carbohydrate:18 g

Cholesterol:230 mg

Fat:21 g

Dietary Fiber:6 g

Protein:35 g

Saturated Fat:3 g

Sodium:270 mg

Sugar:5 g

Unsaturated Fat:0 g

Ingredients

2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

salt and pepper to taste

cayenne pepper to taste

0.5 cup olive oil

2 pounds chopped okra

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 tomato, chopped

1 cup chopped onion

4 cloves garlic, minced

0.5 cup chopped celery

0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper

12 cups water

0.5 cup chopped green onions

Instructions

Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.