Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Easy Shrimp Gumbo is for Dinner.

Easy Shrimp Gumbo takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Easy Shrimp Gumbo takes 60 minutes to cook.

Easy Shrimp Gumbo makes 13 servings.

The ingredients for Easy Shrimp Gumbo are:

2 Tbsp of all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp of canola oil
3-4 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tsp of Worcestershire sauce
1 carton (32 ounces) of fat free chicken broth
3 garlic gloves, minced
1 tsp of oregano
1tsp marjoram
1 bay leaf
1 tsp salt
1 tsp of black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or a few splashes of hot sauce to taste (I like it spicy)
2 pounds or so of uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 package (16 ounces) of frozen okra
4 green onions, sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped
1.5 tsp of file powder

Here is how you make Easy Shrimp Gumbo:

Makes 12-14 servingsIn a stock pot over medium heat, cook and stir flour and oil until caramel-colored, about 6 minutes; be careful not to burn.Add the celery, onion, and green pepper; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in the broth, oregano, marjoram, bay leave, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.Stir in shrimp, okra, green onions, and tomato. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.*If you don't have file powder, you can use 2tbsp of both cornstarch and water to thicken the gumbo. Stir it in and simmer for about 10 minutes.*Serve over 1/2 cup of cooked brown riceNumber of Servings: 13Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COUPONQUEENKS.

The nutritional information for Easy Shrimp Gumbo is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 13
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 223.2

• Total Fat: 4.4 g
• Cholesterol: 99.4 mg
• Sodium: 440.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 28.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
• Protein: 16.8 g