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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Name: Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: cajun
Ingredients: 500 g Shrimp; 300 g Fresh okra; 3 tbsp Flour; 3 tbsp Sunflower oil; 2 piece Onion; 2 stalks Celery; 1 piece Red bell pepper; 400 ml Canned tomatoes; 1 l Fish stock; 2 tsp Cajun spices; 250 g White rice; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Thyme; 1 tsp Salt

A classic Cajun dish with a dark brown roux, succulent shrimp, and okra in a savory broth served over rice.

50 min4 servings320 kcalDifficulty: Medium

Ingredients

500 g Shrimp
300 g Fresh okra
3 tbsp Flour
3 tbsp Sunflower oil
2 piece Onion
2 stalks Celery
1 piece Red bell pepper
400 ml Canned tomatoes
1 l Fish stock
2 tsp Cajun spices
250 g White rice
3 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Thyme
1 tsp Salt

Instructions

Step 1
Cook the white rice with 500ml of salted water for 18 minutes.
Step 2
In a large pot, make a roux with the flour and oil, stirring constantly until it reaches a dark brown color (about 10 minutes).
Step 3
Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Pour in the stock and canned tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Step 5
Add the sliced okra and Cajun spices. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 6
Add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes until they change color.
Step 7
Serve the gumbo over white rice.

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