Chicken Shrimp And Okra Gumbo

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This is my adaption of a new orleans classic. this is made without a heavy roux which makes it a little healthier.

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Steps

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Place the shrimp in a bowl and generously season with cajun seasoning.

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Place the shrimp in refrigerator until ready to use.

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In a large pot , warm the oil and then saute the okra for 15 to 20 minutes.

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Add the diced chicken and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

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Add chopped tomato , yellow onion , celery , bell pepper , ro-tel tomatoes , garlic , tomato paste , green onions , bay leaf and white vinegar.

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Simmer the mixture for 20 minutes , add 1 quart of the chicken stock , and clam juice.

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Season with salt and pepper to taste , add cayenne pepper , paprika , tabasco , worcestershire sauce and mustard.

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Cook uncovered for 30 minutes adding additional stock if needed for desired consistency.

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Add shrimp and cook until no longer pink , stir in fresh parsley and kitchen bouquet.

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Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

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Ladle the gumbo into bowls and place a scoop of cooked rice in the middle , garnish with green onion tops and enjoy with fresh baked french bread.

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Ingredients

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medium shrimp, cajun seasoning, olive oil, okra, tomatoes, yellow onions, celery ribs, bell pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts, ro-tel tomatoes, garlic cloves, tomato paste, green onions, bay leaf, white vinegar, chicken stock, clam juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, tabasco sauce, worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, parsley, kitchen bouquet, salt and pepper, cooked rice, green onion top