Best 7 Speedy Shrimp Gumbo Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke the essence of comfort and warmth quite like a steaming bowl of gumbo, particularly when the spotlight shines upon the delectable Speedy Shrimp Gumbo. This Cajun-inspired masterpiece captivates taste buds with its rich and flavorful broth, brimming with an array of aromatic ingredients that dance harmoniously on the palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or embarking upon your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect Speedy Shrimp Gumbo, transforming your kitchen into a veritable haven of tantalizing aromas and satisfying flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY SHRIMP GUMBO



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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

½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, chopped
½ cup finely chopped celery
½ cup sliced green onion
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
6 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground red chile pepper
2 pounds fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups hot cooked rice
9 sprigs fresh parsley

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

EASY SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP GUMBO



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This dish will warm your heart on a cold day. I first had this at a friend's house in Louisiana and after a few changes, shrimp instead of chicken for instance, I came up with a recipe I think you will enjoy as much as my family does. Serve over rice with additional seasoning on the side if you like it spicier, as I do. Enjoy.

Provided by Papa Jay

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 1h32m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup canola oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 pound andouille sausage, chopped
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 pound peeled and deveined small shrimp

Steps:

  • Cook and stir oil and flour in a skillet over medium heat until mixture is thick and the color of peanut butter, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir onion, green bell pepper, and celery into flour mixture; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Add Cajun seasoning, garlic, and black pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour chicken stock over vegetable-sausage mixture; reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 122.2 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1070.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

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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Shrimp Gumbo is a fast microwave soup that is quick and easy to prepare. We love it with a loaf of sourdough french bread. I made a few changes to the original recipe from Barbara Kafka's Microwave Gourmet Heathstyle Cookbook.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Gumbo

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cloves garlic, pressed
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch chunks
3 stalks celery, with leaves,cut into 2 inch pieces
6 scallions, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb spicy sausage, cut into chunks and fried
8 ounces fresh okra, trimmed and sliced into 1 inch pieces or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced okra
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cups vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Combine garlic, pepper, celery, scallions, chili powder, thyme, and oil into a 2-1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole dish.
  • Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Cook at 100% for 10 minutes.
  • Prick plastic to release steam.
  • Remove from oven and uncover.
  • Mound vegetable in the center of the dish.
  • Arrange shrimp and sausage around vegetables and place okra in the center, on top of the vegetables.
  • Pour tomatoes over shrimp.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
  • Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Prick plastic.
  • Stir ingredients well.
  • Continue cooking for 2 minutes.
  • Prick plastic.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Uncover and add broth.
  • Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.1, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 129.5, Sodium 650, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 21.4

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.

SPEEDY SEAFOOD GUMBO



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I needed a quick meal one blustery night when my husband was coming home late with the kids. So I threw together this tasty gumbo with ingredients I had on hand, and my family really liked it. Preparing it with instant rice gives us more family time together. -Lori Costo, The Woodlands, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups water, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked instant rice
4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed chicken gumbo soup, undiluted
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut okra
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and butter; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine remaining ingredients and remaining water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, until heated through. Stir in cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK AND EASY GUMBO



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If you're looking for quick, inexpensive way to feed a hungry bunch, this tasty dish may be the answer. Basically, have doctored some directions on back of frozen food package. This could easily be revved up a notch by adding some andoule sausage or shrimp. I used a rotiserrie chicken leg quarter and had just the right amount of meat. Served with a nice garden salad.

Provided by ebbtide

Categories     Gumbo

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chicken, cooked, diced
16 ounces frozen gumbo-style vegetables (corn, onions, okra, onions)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
1 cup uncooked rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon creole seasoning
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Saute frozen veggies in oil in a dutch oven until tender, adding all spices. Stir ocassionally.
  • Add broth, tomatoes, chicken and rice to vegetable mixture and simmer for at least 20 minutes, or until rice and veggies are done.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 500.4, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 4.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen shrimp. If you can't find fresh shrimp, frozen shrimp will work, but be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks very quickly, so it's important to watch it carefully to avoid overcooking. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
  • Use a good quality gumbo base: The gumbo base is the foundation of the gumbo, so it's important to use a good quality one. You can make your own gumbo base or use a store-bought one.
  • Add vegetables to your liking: This recipe includes the holy trinity of vegetables (onion, celery, and bell pepper), but you can add other vegetables that you like, such as okra, corn, or tomatoes.
  • Season to taste: Gumbo is a flavorful dish, so be sure to season it to taste. You can add more salt, pepper, or cayenne pepper, depending on your preference.

Conclusion:

Speedy Shrimp Gumbo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, this gumbo is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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