BUBBA GUMP'S GREENBOW COUNTY OKRA GUMBO

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Make and share this Bubba Gump's Greenbow County Okra Gumbo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Gumbo

Time 3h20m

Yield 2 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb fresh okra, sliced
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 bunch green onion, sliced
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 quarts water
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 lb unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
1/2 lb fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked
hot cooked rice
gumbo file (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook okra in 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine remaining butter and flour in a large dutch oven, cook over medium high, stirring constantly until roux is chocolate colored-around 20-25 min (I say have a beer while doing this) Stir in green onions, celery and garlic, cook stirring constantly until veg is tender.
  • Add okra, water and the next 6 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer uncovered 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Peel and devein shrimp, add that and crab to okra mixture.
  • Simmer an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Serve gumbo over rice.
  • Sprinkle with file if desired.

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