Best 5 Time Saver Shrimp And Okra Gumbo Recipes

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Time saver shrimp and okra gumbo is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be made in under an hour. This recipe uses pre-cooked shrimp and frozen okra to save time, while still delivering all the classic flavors of gumbo. This is the perfect dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a casual weekend lunch. This recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

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SHRIMP AND OKRA GUMBO



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I like to add crabmeat to this hearty soup as well. Serve over rice with crusty French bread. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Provided by Tara

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
salt and pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
½ cup olive oil
2 pounds chopped okra
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tomato, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
12 cups water
½ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste and set aside. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the okra and saute for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomato paste, tomato, onion, garlic, celery and green bell pepper and saute for 15 more minutes.
  • Add the water and season to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer for 20 more minutes. Finally, add the green onion to the soup and stir thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 270.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SHRIMP AND OKRA GUMBO



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Provided by By Chef Meg Bickford, Café Adelaide, New Orleans

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 cup canola oil
1¾ cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2½ pounds okra, sliced ¼ inch thick
2 large yellow onions, diced
1½ large bell peppers, seeded and diced
4 stalks celery, diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 gallon Shrimp Stock (recipe follows)
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons Crystal Hot Sauce
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
1½ bay leaves
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 tablespoon filé powder
2 pounds peeled and deveined medium fresh shrimp
Hot cooked rice
Garnish: sliced green onion
½ pound shrimp shells and heads
1 gallon water
½ cup white wine
½ yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
½ small fennel bulb, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1½ bay leaves
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
½ teaspoon dried thyme
Juice of ½ lemon

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Slowly whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, until a milk chocolate-colored roux forms. Add okra, onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. (Be careful, the hot roux may spatter.) Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add Shrimp Stock, hot sauce, Worcestershire, Creole seasoning, bay leaves, and cayenne. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and simmer, uncovered, for at least 45 minutes. Add tomatoes, filé, and shrimp. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with hot cooked rice, and garnish with green onion, if desired.
  • Rinse shrimp shells and heads under cold water. In a large heavy stockpot, combine all ingredients, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, skimming occasionally. Remove stock from heat, and strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

SHRIMP GUMBO WITH OKRA



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I kinda winged this recipe but it turned out great! Authentic Creole flavors and so easy to make! I used pre-cooked/Cajun-seasoned shrimp which made this gumbo with okra that much easier, but you can just use raw shrimp. Adjust the spice to make it as hot or mild as you'd like. Leftovers freeze well. Serve with rice and/or crusty French bread!

Provided by XoJoMo

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds uncooked medium shrimp
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided, or to taste
3 quarts water
1 medium onion, diced, divided
1 large green bell pepper, diced, divided
½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste, or more to taste
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion
1 pound okra, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
⅛ teaspoon Cajun-style crab boil seasoning, or to taste

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp and toss shells with 1/2 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Place seasoned shells into a pot with water, 1 tablespoon diced onion, and 1 tablespoon diced bell pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cover. Let cook for at least 2 hours; the longer it cooks, the more flavor will be in your stock.
  • Meanwhile, devein shrimp by gently running a knife along the back; this will also make your shrimp plump nicely when cooking. Toss shrimp in remaining Cajun seasoning and place in the refrigerator.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add flour slowly, stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon. When all flour is added, continue stirring frequently until roux turns brown in color and has a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Add remaining onion and bell pepper; saute with roux until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  • Stir in tomatoes, okra, and shrimp stock slowly. Add crab boil seasoning. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and let cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Stir in shrimp and continue cooking until shrimp are bright pink but not tough, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 127.9 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 665.7 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

SHRIMP, OKRA AND TOMATO GUMBO



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Make and share this Shrimp, Okra and Tomato Gumbo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Gumbo

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs okra
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chopped peeled and seeded fresh tomatoes or 2 cups chopped canned tomatoes
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
5 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 quarts shrimp stock or 2 quarts water
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
chopped parsley (to garnish)
thinly sliced green onion top (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Wash the okra in cool water.
  • Remove the caps and tips and cut into 1/4-inch rounds.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Fry the okra, stirring constantly, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until most of the slime disappears.
  • Add the tomatoes, onions, and celery and cook, stirring often, for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the okra and other vegetables are soft and the slime has completely disappeared.
  • Add the salt, cayenne, bay leaves, thyme and water.
  • Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaves and serve in deep bowls.

SHRIMP AND OKRA GUMBO



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This is so good! Fast and yummy yet it tastes like you spent hours over the stove cooking and and stirring. This uses my make ahead gumbo mix recipe #199147 which takes the long cooking time of gumbo down to a weeknight managable amount. Enjoy!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Gumbo

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb shrimp, cleaned
1 pint frozen vegetable gumbo (Okra Freezer Gumbo Starter-gumbo mix)
32 ounces chicken broth
14 ounces diced tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 cups cooked rice
gumbo file

Steps:

  • Place all together in a large pot EXCEPT for rice and shrimp.
  • Bring to boil then reduce and simmer for 1 hr 10 min stirring often. Add a little water if it gets too thick.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Add shrimp and cook 10 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaves serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.8, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 95.2, Sodium 929, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 16.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your gumbo will taste. Look for plump, juicy shrimp and okra that is fresh and green.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too many ingredients to the pot at once, the gumbo will be watery and bland. Add the ingredients in stages, starting with the vegetables and then adding the shrimp and okra.
  • Cook the gumbo low and slow: Gumbo is a dish that takes time to develop its flavor. Simmer it for at least 1 hour, or even longer if you have time.
  • Season the gumbo to taste: Gumbo is a dish that can be adjusted to your own taste. Add more salt, pepper, or cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Serve the gumbo with your favorite sides: Gumbo is traditionally served with rice, but it can also be served with cornbread, potato salad, or coleslaw.

Conclusion:

Shrimp and okra gumbo is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, gumbo is a perfect meal for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give shrimp and okra gumbo a try. You won't be disappointed!

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