SAVORY SHRIMP GUMBO

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This is a very savory gumbo from Louisiana, that is for those of you who like shrimp! Serve over long grain rice.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups chopped okra
2 onions, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 quarts water
1 bay leaf
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 red bell pepper, chopped
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large skillet over high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and flour to the pan, and whisk together quickly. Continue cooking and stirring until a dark roux forms. Stir in shrimp. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until the shrimp turns pink. Set aside.
In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Stir in okra and onions; cook until okra is tender. Mix in tomatoes. Add water, bay leaf, garlic, salt, red pepper, and the shrimp mixture. Cover, and cook slowly for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 179.4 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 670.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g