TURKEY SHRIMP GUMBO

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This slimmed-down version of gumbo tastes just as hearty as the classic version. -Michael Williams, Westfield, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds uncooked skinless turkey breast, cubed
1/2 cup vegetable oil, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups sliced okra
4 green onions, sliced
10 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine salt and peppers; sprinkle over turkey. In a Dutch oven, brown turkey in 2 tablespoons oil; remove with a slotted spoon. Add remaining oil and flour, scraping pan bottom to loosen browned bits. Cook over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes until dark brown in color, stirring occasionally. , Add the onion, celery, red pepper and garlic. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Return turkey to pan; cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until turkey is tender. Add okra and green onions; simmer 10 minutes. Add shrimp; simmer until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.