Are you looking for a flavorful and heart-healthy shrimp gumbo to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further! Our recipe for "Heart Healthy Shrimp Gumbo with Cajun Spice Mix" combines the bold flavors of traditional Louisiana gumbo with a healthier twist. This delicious dish is brimming with succulent shrimp, tender vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth that's sure to satisfy your cravings without compromising your health. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of this delectable, heart-friendly gumbo.
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SPICY SHRIMP GUMBO
This recipe has been in my family for many years. Delicious during cold winter nights.
Provided by Mark Lackey
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes
Time 1h3m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine vegetable oil and flour in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook, stirring often, until roux is dark brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir onion, celery, green onion, parsley, and garlic carefully into the hot roux; it may splatter. Cook and stir until onion mixture is tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in broth. Season with salt and red chile pepper. Simmer gumbo, covered, until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
- Stir shrimp into the stockpot; cook until pink and opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place 1/3 cup rice into each serving bowl. Ladle shrimp gumbo on top. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 155.8 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 887.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP GUMBO
This classic Cajun dish with sliced smoked sausage, shrimp, bell peppers and okra in a rich broth is ladled into bowls over rice.
Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hillshire Farm®
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut sausage into 1/2-inch slices; set aside.
- Combine flour and oil in a 4 quart heavy saucepan; mixing until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until roux is a dark reddish brown.
- Stir in onion, bell peppers, celery, okra and garlic; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in Cajun seasoning.
- Stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; stir in sausage, pepper sauce, black pepper and salt to taste. Simmer, covered 15 minutes. Remove cover.
- Bring to a boil; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
- Ladle gumbo into bowls with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 98.9 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 847.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
HEART HEALTHY SHRIMP GUMBO WITH CAJUN SPICE MIX
Perhaps this isn't authentic but is is a lot healthier and quite tasty in it's own right. For ZWT this is Southern States regional.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Gumbo
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
- Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired.
- Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
- In a medium skillet, cook flour over medium heat about 6 minutes or until brown, stirring often.
- Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside.
- In a 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, sweet pepper, celery, and garlic; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender.
- Slowly whisk broth into browned flour.
- Add broth mixture, water, and Cajun Spice Mix to Dutch oven.
- Stir in okra.
- Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add shrimp; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp is pink.
- To Serve:.
- spoon gumbo into 8 bowls. Top each serving with rice, a shrimp, and a green onion, if desired.
- If desired, pass hot pepper sauce. Makes 8 (1-1/4 cups gumbo plus 1/3 cup rice) servings.
- Cajun Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.2, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 71.6, Sodium 416.5, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 11.8
Tips:
- For a healthier version of shrimp gumbo, use low-sodium chicken broth and reduce the amount of butter and oil. You can also add more vegetables, such as okra, celery, and bell peppers.
- To make the gumbo more flavorful, use a variety of spices, such as cayenne pepper, paprika, and cumin. You can also add a bay leaf or two.
- If you don't have time to make your own Cajun spice mix, you can use a store-bought blend. Just be sure to check the label to make sure it doesn't contain any MSG or other unwanted ingredients.
- Shrimp gumbo is best served with rice. You can also serve it with cornbread or French bread.
Conclusion:
Shrimp gumbo is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp, and it's also a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, shrimp gumbo is sure to please.
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