Name: Shrimp and Okra Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 lb okra, sliced; 1 onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can diced tomatoes; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; Cooked rice for serving

How To Make Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb okra, sliced
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, and dried thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
Add the shrimp and okra to the pot and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the gumbo hot over cooked rice.