Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo recipe
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Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo

Gumbo gets its name from the African word for okra, a standardgumbo ingredient which helps to thicken the soup. But don't cook okra long or it twill turn stringy.

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Servings: 4 Servings
Total Time (median): 0 : 40 Active Time: 0 : 25

Ingredients


Preparation

Directions:

Fry bacon until crispin a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Remove, drain on paper towels, andset aside. Pour off bacon drippings, reserving 5 T. Return the pot to theburner.

Peel and devein shrimp. Slice shrimp in half lengthwise. It will curl up like a corkscrew when cooked

Saute shrimp in 2 T. drippings for 3 min.over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove shrimp and set aside.

Sauteonion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic in 3 T. drippings for 3 to 4 minutes,stirring constantly.

Combine flour and seasonings; stir into vegetables. Cook2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Deglaze with lemon juice, sherry, and Worcestershire, scraping up bits from the bottom of the pot.

Add the broth,and rice. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes.

Stir in okra, scallions, shrimp, and bacon. Remove from heat and letsit for 5 minutes.

Garnish with celery leaves.

Makes: 8 Cups

Recipe By: George Ross


Cuisine: American Main Ingredient: Shrimp

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I grew up eating my mom's gumbo which is made using a classic dark brown roux in true Louisiana Cajun fashion and is served over boiled rice. So I was a little leery of this recipe with its lack of a dark roux and having rice cooked in the gumbo. I wasn't sure what to expect..but it was wonderful! Tasted great and was very easy to make, we will certainly be having this dish again.

sgrishkasgrishka :  : review posted 48w 3d ago.


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georgeross : : 0:40 total time : 0:25 active time : review posted 49w 2d ago.


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