Louisiana Shrimp and Eggs Gumbo

Name: Louisiana Shrimp and Eggs Gumbo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup vegetable oil; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 4 cups hot water; 2 cups chopped celery; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined; 8 hard-cooked eggs; 1 cup okra; salt to taste; ground black pepper to taste; 0.25 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 3 cups cooked white rice

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I was introduced to gumbo by people from Louisiana. They lived in our town for a few years, and taught us Canadians what gumbo is all about....mmmm good and hot! You can make other gumbos the same way using squirrel, rabbit, ham, seafood, chicken, or game.

Submitted by lise

Updated on February 12, 2025

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 50 mins

Servings:

7

Yield:

6 to 8 - servings

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½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups hot water
2 cups chopped celery
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 hard-cooked eggs
1 cup okra
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
¼ tablespoon cayenne pepper
3 cups cooked white rice

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or any heavy pan. Stir in flour to make a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, until roux is dark brown; be careful not to burn. Add onion and garlic, and cook until slightly wilted. Whisk in water.
Stir in celery, green onions, tomato, green and red peppers, okra, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Simmer for 1 hour.
Add shrimp and hard boiled eggs; simmer 15 to 20 minutes longer. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve gumbo over rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

490	Calories
24g	Fat
36g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 7
Calories 490
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	30%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 440mg	147%
Sodium 336mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 33g	66%
Vitamin C 53mg	58%
Calcium 137mg	11%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 668mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Louisiana Shrimp and Eggs Gumbo

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