SHRIMP GUMBO
A crisp green salad and crusty French bread complete this shrimp gumbo meal. I always have hot sauce available when I serve this and have found that the instant microwave rice packages make the process a little easier. -Jo Ann Graham, Ovilla, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 11 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir flour and oil until caramel-colored, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes (do not burn). Add the celery, green pepper and onion; cook and stir until tender, for 5-6 minutes. Stir in the broth, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Stir in the shrimp, okra, green onions and tomato. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until shrimp turn pink, 10 minutes. Stir in file powder. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEET POTATO AND CRAB SOUP
This sweet and savory soup is quick and easy to prepare. You can substitute butternut squash or pumpkin for the sweet potatoes, depending on what you have on hand. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; saute leeks and garlic until leeks are tender, 4-6 minutes., Stir in sweet potatoes, 3/4 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, cayenne and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in cream and 2 teaspoons thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add crab and the remaining salt and thyme; cook 5 minutes, stirring gently to combine. Top servings with crab mixture and, if desired, croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 28g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 994mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
THAI SHRIMP SOUP
This tasty soup comes together in minutes, and it's a crowd pleaser. The ingredients are available in my little Maine grocery store, too. -Jessie Grearson-Sapat, Falmouth, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the broth, water, brown sugar, ginger, fish sauce, curry paste and lemongrass. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; carefully stir in shrimp and edamame. Cook, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink., Add the coconut milk, corn, bamboo shoots, basil, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and curry powder; heat through. Discard lemongrass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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