Bubba Gump Shrimp Gumbo Recipes

BUBBA'S SHRIMP GUMBO

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt 1 cup of the butter. Add the flour, and cook on low heat until the roux is dark brown; about 30 to 45 minutes, stirring constantly. *Cook's Note: Brown does not mean burnt; if you burn the roux you have to throw it out and start over again.
• Add the onions, celery, peppers and garlic and saute until translucent.
• Mix in the okra and the remaining ingredients, including the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, and simmer over medium-low heat until thick, about 1 hour. Before serving, remove the bay leaves. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve over white rice, if desired.

BUBBA GUMP'S CREAMY SHRIMP CURRY

Steps:

• In large pot of boiling water, cook the shrimp for about 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Drain, rinse with cold water, devein and set aside.
• Cook onion in butter and peanut oil in large skillet over medium heat until softened.
• Lower heat and add flour and curry powder. Stir with whisk until smooth and no lumps remain. Cook for 1 minute stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
• Gradually stir in broth and milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
• Stir in sugar, salt, fresh ginger, and lemon juice. Add shrimp and cook until heated through.
• Serve shrimp with hot cooked white rice garnished with any or all of the suggested toppings.

BUBBA GUMP'S GREENBOW COUNTY OKRA GUMBO

Steps:

• Cook okra in 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
• Set aside.
• Combine remaining butter and flour in a large dutch oven, cook over medium high, stirring constantly until roux is chocolate colored-around 20-25 min (I say have a beer while doing this) Stir in green onions, celery and garlic, cook stirring constantly until veg is tender.
• Add okra, water and the next 6 ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer uncovered 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Peel and devein shrimp, add that and crab to okra mixture.
• Simmer an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove and discard bay leaf.
• Serve gumbo over rice.
• Sprinkle with file if desired.

BUBBA GUMP'S BEER-BROILED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine beer and remaining ingredients in a large shallow dish;add shrimp,stirring gently to coat.
• Cover and marinate in refrigerator 2-3 hours,stirring occasionally.
• Drain shrimp,discarding marinade.
• Thread neck and tail of each shrimp onto six 14 inch skewers so that the shrimp will lie flat.
• Place skewers on a lightly greased rack of a broiler pan.
• Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat(with electric oven door partially opened)for 3 minutes.
• Turn and broil an additional 1-2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.