Barb's Gumbo

5.00 (67)
⏱ 65 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Gumbo

This is a recipe for a hearty gumbo, which can be prepared with either shrimp or chicken according to preference. The dish begins with a traditional roux, to which a mix of vegetables is added. The stew is then simmered with broth, tomatoes, and a blend of seasonings. Okra and your chosen protein are stirred in before serving over cooked rice. The spice level can be adjusted to suit your taste.

Barb's Gumbo

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/3 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (Tabasco or cayenne pepper or to your taste.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup canned corn or 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups okra, sliced (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2-1 lb shrimp, cleaned & shells off
  • rice

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a skillet, then add the flour to create a roux.
  2. Cook the roux until it reaches a colour similar to a penny.
  3. This process should take about 15 minutes.
  4. Mix in the chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and black pepper.
  5. Continue cooking for about 3 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, then add the tomatoes, salt, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce, corn, okra, basil, thyme, cumin, and bay leaf.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat.
  8. Place a lid on the skillet and let it simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
  9. Stir in the shrimp for the final 5 minutes of cooking.
  10. Spoon the finished gumbo over portions of rice.
  11. Chicken can be used as an alternative to shrimp.
  12. If using chicken, add chunks of breast meat for the last 20 to 30 minutes of simmering.
  13. Smoked sausage is a tasty addition when making the chicken version.
  14. For the shrimp gumbo, a can of crabmeat can also be included.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1292700 mg

Recipe details

CategoryGumbo
AuthorBarb G.