Gumbo gets its name from the African word for okra, a standardgumbo ingredient which helps to thicken the soup. But don't cook okra long or it twill turn stringy.
Category: Soups, Stews and Chili
Cuisine: American
1 lb shrimp (31-35 count), peeled, deveined
6 strips bacon, thick-sliced diced
shrimp Prepared
1 c yellow onion diced
1/2 c Celery diced
1/2 c red bell pepper diced
1 tb Garlic minced
4 tb All-purpose flour
1 ts Dried Oregano
1 ts Dried thyme
1 ts Dried basil
1 ts Kosher salt
1 ts Black pepper
1 ts Cayenne
3 T Fresh Lemon Juice
2 T Dry sherry
4 1/2 c Chicken broth
1/2 c rice, converted-style
1 c frozen okra sliced
4 tb scallions chopped
shrimp and bacon Reserved
celery leaves Chopped
I tried this recipe this week and it was delicious. My only change, as suggested, was to replace the Okra with Zucchini and as I never use sherry in cooking I used Jack Daniels. Definitely will be making this again very soon! Beverage Tip: Just some Budweiser goes great with this dish.
boulderadosDespite the controversy over the recipe name, this is good food! All the components came together and taste great!
Valerie411Delicious! The only thing I would change about it is to not put so much bacon it was a bit greasy but still incredible!
Marlene83Great recipe.....fairly easy to make and simply delicious.....only changes I made was that I added half a pound of baby scallops and substituted zuckini for the okra.....recipe is a definite keeper and will be making again real soon...
boomer1946
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