SHRIMP AND CATFISH GUMBO

Shrimp and Catfish Gumbo image

This spicy and flavorful gumbo is best served over rice. It's a nice change from gumbos cooked with a roux.

Provided by STACYLYNN130

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

¼ cup cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cubes beef bouillon
6 cups hot water
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 ounce) package frozen sliced okra
4 cups shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dry crab boil
2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

Warm oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water. Pour into skillet. Stir tomatoes, okra, and shrimp into skillet. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, bay leaves, and crab boil. Bring to a boil; cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
Place fish in skillet, return to boil; cover, and simmer 15 minutes more. Remove bay leaves, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 120.6 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1030 mg, Sugar 4.6 g