SHRIMP GUMBO FROM SCRATCH
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
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.
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Charlotte Spencer
[email protected]This gumbo is the best I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.
James Mcleod
[email protected]This gumbo is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer.
Madalynne Dunaway
[email protected]This gumbo is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a very affordable meal.
Naqeeb Ullah Hara
[email protected]This gumbo is a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.
Owais Shah
[email protected]I've made this gumbo several times and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for a special occasion.
Sg Dy
[email protected]This gumbo is a great way to impress your guests. It's a beautiful dish that tastes even better than it looks.
Israel Tamrat
[email protected]I'm not a fan of shrimp, but I still liked this gumbo. The sauce is so flavorful and the other ingredients are all cooked perfectly.
BDF LEADER
[email protected]This gumbo is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is incredible.
Mugen Sonzai
[email protected]I made this gumbo in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It's a great way to have a delicious meal without a lot of effort.
Baabu Kumal
[email protected]This gumbo is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.
Anaiya Lewis
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of okra, but I still enjoyed this gumbo. The other ingredients really shine through.
Romani Cook
[email protected]This gumbo is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a very affordable meal.
Annmarie Brumfitt
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh shrimp. It makes the gumbo taste so much better.
Broken Asaam
[email protected]This gumbo is a little spicy for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
Nozipho Gama
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the gumbo turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Sara Petri
[email protected]This gumbo is the best I've ever had. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the sauce is so flavorful.
Teofilo Aviles
[email protected]I've made this gumbo several times and it always turns out great. It's my go-to recipe when I'm craving a hearty and delicious meal.
Axmed Xaji
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The gumbo is thick, flavorful, and packed with shrimp.
Sadq Sadat
[email protected]I made this gumbo for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Celestine Make
[email protected]This gumbo was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich.