Easy Shrimp Gumbo
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- Number of Servings: 13
Ingredients
2 Tbsp of all-purpose flour2 Tbsp of canola oil3-4 celery ribs, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 tsp of Worcestershire sauce1 carton (32 ounces) of fat free chicken broth3 garlic gloves, minced1 tsp of oregano1tsp marjoram1 bay leaf1 tsp salt1 tsp of black pepper1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or a few splashes of hot sauce to taste (I like it spicy)2 pounds or so of uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 package (16 ounces) of frozen okra4 green onions, sliced1 medium tomato, chopped1.5 tsp of file powder
Makes 12-14 servings
In a stock pot over medium heat, cook and stir flour and oil until caramel-colored, about 6 minutes; be careful not to burn.
Add the celery, onion, and green pepper; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in the broth, oregano, marjoram, bay leave, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir in shrimp, okra, green onions, and tomato. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
*If you don't have file powder, you can use 2tbsp of both cornstarch and water to thicken the gumbo. Stir it in and simmer for about 10 minutes.
*Serve over 1/2 cup of cooked brown rice
Number of Servings: 13
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COUPONQUEENKS.
In a stock pot over medium heat, cook and stir flour and oil until caramel-colored, about 6 minutes; be careful not to burn.
Add the celery, onion, and green pepper; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in the broth, oregano, marjoram, bay leave, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir in shrimp, okra, green onions, and tomato. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
*If you don't have file powder, you can use 2tbsp of both cornstarch and water to thicken the gumbo. Stir it in and simmer for about 10 minutes.
*Serve over 1/2 cup of cooked brown rice
Number of Servings: 13
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COUPONQUEENKS.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 223.2
- Total Fat: 4.4 g
- Cholesterol: 99.4 mg
- Sodium: 440.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 28.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 16.8 g
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