Bubbas 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 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.