Heart Healthy Shrimp Gumbo With Cajun Spice Mix
Perhaps this isn't authentic but is is a lot healthier and quite tasty in it's own right. For zwt this is southern states regional.
Steps
Thaw shrimp , if frozen.
Peel and devein shrimp , leaving tails intact if desired.
Rinse shrimp.
Pat dry with paper towels.
In a medium skillet , cook flour over medium heat about 6 minutes or until brown , stirring often.
Transfer to a medium bowl.
Set aside.
In a 4-quart dutch oven , heat oil over medium heat.
Add onion , sweet pepper , celery , and garlic.
Cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender.
Slowly whisk broth into browned flour.
Add broth mixture , water , and cajun spice mix to dutch oven.
Stir in okra.
Bring to boiling.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add shrimp.
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp is pink.
To serve:.
Spoon gumbo into 8 bowls.
Top each serving with rice , a shrimp , and a green onion , if desired.
If desired , pass hot pepper sauce.
Makes 8 servings.
Cajun spice mix: in a small bowl , combine 1 / 2 teaspoon dried thyme , crushed.
1 / 4 teaspoon ground white pepper.
1 / 4 teaspoon salt.
1 / 4 teaspoon ground.
Ingredients
large shrimp, all-purpose flour, cooking oil, onions, green peppers, celery, garlic cloves, low sodium beef broth, water, dried thyme, white pepper, salt, ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, frozen cut okra, cooked long-grain rice, green onion, bottled hot pepper sauce