Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Okra, shrimp, and a variety of sauteed vegetables are used to create a thick stew, even without the dark roux found in traditional gumbo recipes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 394 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.