Spicy Shrimp Gumbo

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This recipe has been in my family for many years. Delicious during cold winter nights.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
33 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 3 mins
Servings:
9
Yield:
9 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 9 servings

  • 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 (Optional)

  • 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 (Optional)

Directions

  1. Combine vegetable oil and flour in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook, stirring often, until roux is dark brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

  2. 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.

  3. Stir shrimp into the stockpot; cook until pink and opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.

  4. Place 1/3 cup rice into each serving bowl. Ladle shrimp gumbo on top. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Cook's Notes:

Substitute water for the chicken broth if desired.

Substitute 2 tablespoons bottled garlic for the fresh garlic cloves if desired.

22 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

310 Calories
14g Fat
25g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 310
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 887mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 20g 41%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 95mg 7%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 409mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.