Best 9 Homemade Shrimp Gumbo From Scratch Recipes

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Indulge in the savory flavors of Louisiana with a homemade shrimp gumbo that captures the essence of Creole cuisine. This classic dish is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, combining tender shrimp, aromatic vegetables, a rich broth, and the perfect blend of spices. Whether you're a seasoned gumbo connoisseur or a novice cook looking to explore new culinary horizons, this step-by-step guide will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to create an authentic and delectable shrimp gumbo from scratch, transporting you to the heart of the bayou with every bite.

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SHRIMP GUMBO



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This spicy Cajun gumbo, a stew originating in Louisiana in the 18th century, gains much of its flavor from the dark roux and its characteristic thickness from file, an herb made from the ground leaves of the sassafras tree. Onions, celery and green peppers, the "holy trinity" of both Creole and Cajun cooking, add flavor and substance to the thick shrimp and sausage stew, which is served over a heaping portion of white rice.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces vegetable oil
4 ounces all-purpose flour
1 1/2 pounds raw, whole, head-on medium-sized (31-50 count) shrimp
2 quarts water
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green peppers
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomato
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
1/2 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces and browned
1 tablespoon file powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the vegetable oil and flour into a 5 to 6-quart cast iron Dutch oven and whisk together to combine. Place on the middle shelf of the oven, uncovered, and bake for 1 1/2 hours, whisking 2 to 3 times throughout the cooking process.
  • While the roux is baking, de-head, peel and devein the shrimp. Place the shrimp in a bowl and set in the refrigerator. Place the heads and shells in a 4-quart saucepan along with the 2 quarts of water, set over high heat and bring to a boil. Decrease the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour or until the liquid has reduced to 1-quart. Remove from the heat and strain the liquid into a container, discarding the solids.
  • Once the roux is done, carefully remove it from the oven and set over medium-high heat. Gently add the onions, celery, green peppers and garlic and cook, moving constantly for 7 to 8 minutes or until the onions begin to turn translucent. Add the tomatoes, salt, black pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves and stir to combine. Gradually add the shrimp broth while whisking continually. Decrease the heat to low, cover and cook for 35 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the shrimp and sausage and stir to combine. Add the file powder while stirring constantly. Cover and allow to sit for 10 minutes prior to serving. Serve over rice.

SHRIMP GUMBO



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A crisp green salad and crusty French bread complete this shrimp gumbo meal. I always have hot sauce available when I serve this and have found that the instant microwave rice packages make the process a little easier. -Jo Ann Graham, Ovilla, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 11 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup canola oil
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced okra
4 green onions, sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons gumbo file powder
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir flour and oil until caramel-colored, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes (do not burn). Add the celery, green pepper and onion; cook and stir until tender, for 5-6 minutes. Stir in the broth, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Stir in the shrimp, okra, green onions and tomato. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until shrimp turn pink, 10 minutes. Stir in file powder. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK SHRIMP GUMBO



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This hearty dish is one of our favorites. I've made it with all shrimp or with all turkey sausage, and it's just as good. I usually cook it in the microwave. -Mrs. Leo Merchant of Jackson, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 pound reduced-fat cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1-1/2 cups chopped green pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
Lemon slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in sausage; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sausage begins to brown. Add green pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, seasonings and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. , Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until heated through. Stir in shrimp. Cook 3-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat. , Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Discard bay leaf. Serve with lemon slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 1211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP GUMBO



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This is and adaptation of a recipe my sister in law gave me. It is hearty and delicious. You can make it as spicy or as mild as you like to your taste and it doesn't take long to make. Set out hot sauce for diners to season to their own liking.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, or more to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 ⅓ cups chicken broth
1 (6 ounce) package uncooked long grain and wild rice mix, with seasoning packet
1 (12 ounce) package fully cooked hot Italian sausage, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 pound raw small shrimp, shelled and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Drain liquid from tomatoes into the stockpot. Place tomatoes on a cutting board, dice, and add to the pot. Add chicken broth, rice mix, and seasoning packet, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Add sliced sausage and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp, and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 161.6 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1841.9 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

DOOKY CHASE'S SHRIMP GUMBO



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup peanut oil
4 tablespoons flour
1 cup chopped onions
1 pound small white shrimp (30/40), peeled and deveined
8 ounces Creole hot sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces smoked sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces beef stew meat, cubed
8 ounces smoked ham, cubed
6 chicken wings, cut in half
1 tablespoon file powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon salt
2 dozen oysters, with their liquid
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground thyme

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over low heat and add the flour to make a roux, browning until golden about 3 minutes. Add the onions and cook over low heat until the onions wilt about 4 minutes.
  • Put the shrimp, sausages, stew meat and ham in a 5-quart pot over medium heat. Pour the onion mixture over the ingredients and add 3 quarts water, the chicken wings, file powder, paprika and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes or until broth reaches desired thickness.
  • Add the oysters, parsley, garlic and thyme. Lower the heat and cook until the shrimp is pink, about 10 minutes more, before serving.

HUSBAND'S GRANDMOTHER'S SHRIMP GUMBO



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My husband's grandmother taught me this recipe. She actually cooked for Cajun festivals. She used 40-gallon trash cans for her stock pots. People would line up for this authentic Cajun specialty. This recipe serves eight but multiplies well. Serve gumbo over cooked white rice.

Provided by ranch_maven

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound smoked sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices
¼ pound bacon, chopped
2 cups chopped okra
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
½ cup unsalted butter
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped onion
½ cup chopped green onions
⅔ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
⅔ cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups water
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
6 cups water
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, discard the fat in the skillet, and drain the sausage slices on paper towels to absorb any excess grease. Set the sausage aside. Cook and stir the chopped bacon in the skillet until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes, remove the bacon, and set aside. Stir the okra into the hot bacon drippings, and cook and stir until the okra is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the okra in a colander, and discard bacon drippings.
  • Place the okra and diced tomatoes in a saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer the okra mixture for about 10 minutes.
  • In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, green onions, green pepper, celery, parsley, and garlic until the onion begins to turn brown, about 10 minutes. Remove the vegetables but leave the butter in the pot. Stir in the flour, reduce heat to low, and cook the roux, stirring constantly, until it turns the color of milk chocolate, 30 to 45 minutes. Do not let the roux burn.
  • When the roux reaches its correct color, whisk in 2 cups of water. Raise the heat to medium; stir in salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and bay leaves, bring the mixture to a boil, and stir in the sausage, bacon, okra-tomato mixture, and 6 more cups of water. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer the gumbo, stirring occasionally, until the soup has thickened and the flavors are blended, about 45 minutes. Stir in the shrimp, and simmer until they turn pink and opaque, 6 to 8 more minutes. Discard bay leaves and adjust the seasonings, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 164.7 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 922 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

EASY SHRIMP GUMBO



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Make and share this Easy Shrimp Gumbo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Diva Divine

Categories     Gumbo

Time 1h13m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons low-fat margarine
2 onions (sliced)
1 green pepper (sliced thin)
3 teaspoons garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
10 ounces frozen okra (cut & thawed)
16 ounces whole tomatoes (undrained)
6 ounces tomato paste
1 lb frozen shrimp (peeled or deveined)
3 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat Margarine in dutch oven medium heat.
  • Cook onions, bell pepper, and garlic, stirring occassionally, until onions are softened.
  • Stir in flour . Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except shrimp, rice and parsley; break up tomatoes.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 45 minutes, stirring occassionally.
  • Stir shrimp into soup. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
  • Remove Bay Leaf , serve over rice and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 147.7, Sodium 904.9, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 9.1, Protein 22.7

SHRIMP GUMBO



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 35m

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 large yellow onion (about 1/2 pound), halved and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 large celery ribs, trimmed, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery leaves
10 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons file powder
2 cups canned or fresh chicken broth
1/2 pound fresh okra, trimmed but leaving pod intact
2 pounds medium shrimp (about 24 per pound), peeled
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red, hot-pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a rectangular ceramic dish (11 by 8 by 3 inches), heat the butter, uncovered, at 100 percent for three minutes. Stir in the flour thoroughly. Cook at 100 percent, uncovered, for eight minutes, until dark brown, stirring twice.
  • Add the onion, celery, celery leaves, garlic and cayenne pepper, stirring to coat with roux. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent for five minutes.
  • Stir in file powder, broth and okra. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent for six minutes.
  • Uncover carefully and stir in the shrimp. Recover tightly and cook at 100 percent for five minutes. Slit the plastic and stir. Patch the plastic and cook for four minutes longer.
  • Uncover. Season to taste with salt, lemon juice, pepper and pepper sauce. Serve with white rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 270, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1002 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHRIMP GUMBO FROM SCRATCH



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This recipe comes from my good friend Robert's mother. It was written on a scrap of paper in no particular order. As with all my recipes, it is a starting point so please, feel free to adapt it to your personal tastes...if you don't like okra, leave it out. If you like smoked sausage in your gumbo, add it. We like crab claws in ours but they weren't in the original recipe. There is also a Louisiana spice in it called Slap Ya Mama that you can find on line, which is Robert's addition to his Mama's recipe. Tony's seasoning would do in a pinch. Also don't rush making the roux...it takes time and patience.

Provided by Deely

Categories     Gumbo

Time 3h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup peanut oil
1 cup self rising flour
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon parsley
2 teaspoons salt
8 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups bell peppers, chopped
1 cup white onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 quart chicken broth
2 quarts water
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups green onion tops
1 -2 tablespoon cajun spices (Slap Ya Mama)
3 lbs shrimp, peeled
3 cups okra, sliced

Steps:

  • Stir together oil and flour in a cast iron skillet.
  • Cook over medium low heat 30 to 40 minutes stirring constantly, until chocolate brown, adding thyme, oregano, parsley and salt halfway through.
  • In a seperate skillet, melt butter and saute white onion,celery, bell pepper and garlic until tender.
  • In a stockpot combine chicken broth, water, tomatoes, tomato paste, green onions, sauted vegetables and 1 Tbl Slap Ya Mama and heat to warm.
  • Add cooked roux to stockpot and slow simmer 2 hours adding the shrimp and okra the last half hour.
  • The last half hour is also the time to add more Slap Ya Mama and salt to taste.
  • Serve over rice.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make the gumbo. This will give the ingredients plenty of room to cook and will help prevent the gumbo from boiling over.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients to your liking. If you like things spicy, add more cayenne pepper or hot sauce. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper or omit it altogether.
  • Serve the gumbo with rice or crusty bread. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Homemade shrimp gumbo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a family meal. With its rich flavor and hearty ingredients, gumbo is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give shrimp gumbo a try!

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