SHREVEPORT CHICKEN AND SHRIMP GUMBO

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We found a great Gumbo recipe from one of those magazine type cookbooks you find at the grocery store check-out, and we've tweaked it a little to create this delicious dish.

Provided by mya_friend

Categories     Gumbo

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1/3 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups of spicy v-8 vegetable juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
28 ounces whole tomatoes, cut up with juice (undrained)
16 ounces frozen okra
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, deveined and shelled
2 cups chicken, cooked and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
4 cups cooked rice
2 teaspoons gumbo file powder (ground Sassafras leaves)

Steps:

  • Combine flour and oil in a large pot or a 5 quart Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until a dark reddish-brown roux forms in 20 - 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and immediately add the onions, green onions, green peppers, celery, and garlic. Stir well and return to heat and stir frequently for 8 - 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Add chicken broth, V-8, salt, thyme, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, tomatoes, and okra. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for an hour, stirring periodically.
  • Stir in chicken and shrimp and remove bay leaves. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Serve 1 1/2 cups of gumbo over 1/2 cup of rice. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of file powder to each bowl and Tabasco to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.3, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 129.6, Sodium 734.5, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 8, Protein 24.4

Sonia Bosri
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I love the flavor of this gumbo.


Sanyaolu Oluwaseun
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This gumbo is a great way to use up leftover chicken and shrimp.


Ganesh Lamsal
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I have made this gumbo several times and it is always a hit. It is so easy to make and it is always delicious.


Lilly Heaton
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It is quick and easy to make and it is always a hit with my family.


Javaid Shb
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I love the flavor of this gumbo. The chicken and shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so rich and flavorful.


DaisyPlays
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This gumbo is a great way to use up leftover chicken and shrimp. It is also a very affordable dish to make.


Fireselam Negash
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I have made this gumbo several times and it is always a hit. It is so easy to make and it is always delicious.


patricia fortunate
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It is quick and easy to make and it is always a hit with my family.


Merciey Jaene Kuyeri
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I love the flavor of this gumbo. The chicken and shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so rich and flavorful.


Saeed Nadan
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This gumbo is perfect for a party. It is easy to make ahead of time and it can be served hot or cold.


ahmed rasheed
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I made this gumbo in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It was so easy to just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


obinna michaael
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This gumbo is a great way to use up leftover chicken and shrimp. It is also a very affordable dish to make.


Sal A.
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I love this gumbo! It is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I usually add a little extra spice to mine, but that is just a personal preference.


Brayden Komar
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This is the best gumbo I have ever had! The broth is so rich and flavorful and the chicken and shrimp are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hend Mohamed
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I made this gumbo for my family and they loved it! The flavors were amazing and the chicken and shrimp were so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


RANISH MAHARJAN
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This gumbo is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken and shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and savory. I would definitely rec


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