Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Recipesfull introduces to you: Seafood Recipes. (Shrimp and Okra Gumbo). I like to add crabmeat to this hearty soup as well. Serve over rice with crusty French bread. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Ingredients

2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

salt and pepper to taste

cayenne pepper to taste

½ cup olive oil

2 pounds chopped okra

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 tomato

chopped

1 cup chopped onion

4 cloves garlic

minced

½ cup chopped celery

½ cup chopped green bell pepper

12 cups water

½ cup chopped green onions

Shrimp Alfredo Broccoli Bake

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Season the shrimp with salt pepper and cayenne to taste and set aside. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the okra and saute for 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the tomato paste tomato onion garlic celery and green bell pepper and saute for 15 more minutes.

Step 2

Add the water and season to taste. Bring to a boil reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer for 20 more minutes. Finally add the green onion to the soup and stir thoroughly.

Nutritional Information

Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 393.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.8g 70%

Carbohydrates: 18.1g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 6.3g 25%

Sugars: 4.6g

Fat: 20.9g 32%

Saturated Fat: 3.1g 15%

Cholesterol: 230mg 77%

Vitamin A Iu: 1261.3IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.5mg 104%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 38%

Vitamin C: 53.1mg 89%

Folate: 157mcg 39%

Calcium: 225.9mg 23%

Iron: 5.4mg 30%

Magnesium: 153.3mg 55%

Potassium: 942.3mg 26%

Sodium: 270.2mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 40%

Calories From Fat: 188.3

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.