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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Maliakana S.
s@yahoo.comI can't wait to make this gumbo!
Mehar Sohaib
sohaib@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper!
Abi Cr7
cr7_a87@hotmail.comI'm drooling just looking at this recipe.
Abdullah Ali hassan
a.hassan@yahoo.comThis is a must-try recipe!
Caroline Deeming
d29@aol.comI'm going to make this for my next party.
Masimba Gasebatho
masimbagasebatho44@aol.comThis recipe looks amazing!
Mary Justine
mjustine@yahoo.comI can't wait to try this recipe.
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Rj Raju Khan
khan@hotmail.comThis was the best gumbo I've ever had.
Cathy Harris
c2@aol.comI'll definitely be making this again.
Samad Rehman
samad.rehman@gmail.comDelicious!
Chris Pickard
chris-p64@yahoo.comThis is my go-to gumbo recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.
Mredu Maruf
m81@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this gumbo. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful without being too heavy.
Tamim Sk
s@hotmail.comThis recipe was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the gumbo and I got so many compliments. Thank you for sharing!
Ayandalima America
america49@yahoo.comThe gumbo was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best gumbo he's ever had.
Mohammad Tauqeer
mohammad.tauqeer@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the gumbo always turns out great. I especially love the way the shrimp and okra cook together.
Dj HoldSomething
d-holdsomething@gmail.comThis shrimp gumbo was absolutely delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.