SHRIMP, OKRA AND TOMATO GUMBO

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Make and share this Shrimp, Okra and Tomato Gumbo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Gumbo

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs okra
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chopped peeled and seeded fresh tomatoes or 2 cups chopped canned tomatoes
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
5 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 quarts shrimp stock or 2 quarts water
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
chopped parsley (to garnish)
thinly sliced green onion top (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Wash the okra in cool water.
  • Remove the caps and tips and cut into 1/4-inch rounds.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Fry the okra, stirring constantly, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until most of the slime disappears.
  • Add the tomatoes, onions, and celery and cook, stirring often, for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the okra and other vegetables are soft and the slime has completely disappeared.
  • Add the salt, cayenne, bay leaves, thyme and water.
  • Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaves and serve in deep bowls.

Samuel Papa
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I'm so glad I tried this gumbo.


Carmen Dalton
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Anthony Delgado
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I can't wait to make this gumbo again!


Baby Getahun
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This is the best gumbo I've ever had!


Triumph Virtuous
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This gumbo is a keeper!


Carrie Whitton
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I would definitely make this gumbo again.


Khan11 Khan11
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I followed the recipe exactly and my gumbo turned out perfectly. It was so good!


Saraswoti Tripathi
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I found this gumbo to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


SAkib Raj.FunBuZz
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This gumbo is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Samwel Arito
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I made this gumbo with chicken instead of shrimp and it was still delicious.


total_ inferno_66
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This gumbo is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Bob The Bob
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I love the way the okra and tomatoes add a slightly tangy flavor to the gumbo.


Blaise Smith
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This gumbo is so flavorful and hearty. It's the perfect comfort food.


Karungi Rita
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I made this gumbo for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Subsonic Hypixia
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This is my new favorite gumbo recipe! The flavors are amazing.


Akuudo Bernadine
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I've never made gumbo before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great!


Ali RajpOot
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This gumbo was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the okra and tomatoes added a delicious flavor.


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