Shrimp Gumbo

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 c. diced onions
  • 2 Tbsp. green pepper
  • 1/4 c. diced celery
  • 1 c. okra
  • 1 c. tomatoes (canned)
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • bay leaf (small piece)
  • 2 c. chicken stock
  • 2 c. shrimp
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • file powder (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat butter in a saucepan; add onion, green pepper and celery. Cover 10 minutes or until soft and lightly browned.
  2. 2
    Add okra, tomatoes, parsley, bay leaf, stock and shrimp.
  3. 3
    If canned shrimp is used, add 5 minutes before cooking is finished.
  4. 4
    Cover and simmer gently, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5
    Season to taste.
  6. 6
    Makes 4 to 6 servings.
  7. 7
    Serve with rice.

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