Time Saver Shrimp And Okra Gumbo Recipes

OKRA SHRIMP GUMBO

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the stock and keep warm.
• In a large pot over medium heat, add the oil and onions and saute, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Add a little hot stock if needed to avoid burning and to keep the onions soft.
• Add the salted pork and ham and cook for 10 minutes. Add the garlic, celery, bell pepper and 1 cup stock and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the mild and hot smoked sausages and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the remaining stock and the Slow Cooker Smothered Okra and cook until thickened slightly, 15 minutes. Stir in the shrimp, parsley and green onions and add salt and red pepper to taste. Cook another 5 to 8 minutes, then turn off the heat and stir in the crab.
• Combine the okra and oil in a slow cooker and stir well. Cover and cook on high until tender, 3 to 4 hours. Stores well in ziptop bags in the freezer.

TIME SAVER SHRIMP AND OKRA GUMBO

Steps:

• 1. Peel and de vein the shrimp. Set aside. Place the shells and heads in a saucepan and add water to just cover and add the 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves. Boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and add the liquid to the can of Blue Runner Gumbo Base in a large soup pot. Cover and start heating over medium heat. Slice the andouille or smoked sausage and add to the pot.
• 2. Heat a couple of tablespoons of oil in a skillet (cast iron preferably) and add the frozen okra and the 1/8 teaspoon vinegar. Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes stirring often to keep from scorching. As it cooks you'll see the "slime" in the okra start to form strands and then eventually form a brown residue on the bottom of the skillet. Add the okra to the gumbo base and add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 10 more minutes. I add a little stock to the skillet to loosen that brown cooked on stuff and add it to the pot too (lots of flavor there)
• 3. Add the peeled shrimp and cook for 10 more minutes. Add fresh parsley and serve in bowls over a scoop of cooked rice. Everyone in my house insists on cornbread on the side. Enjoy !

SHRIMP GUMBO WITH OKRA

Steps:

• Peel shrimp and toss shells with 1/2 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Place seasoned shells into a pot with water, 1 tablespoon diced onion, and 1 tablespoon diced bell pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cover. Let cook for at least 2 hours; the longer it cooks, the more flavor will be in your stock.
• Meanwhile, devein shrimp by gently running a knife along the back; this will also make your shrimp plump nicely when cooking. Toss shrimp in remaining Cajun seasoning and place in the refrigerator.
• Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add flour slowly, stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon. When all flour is added, continue stirring frequently until roux turns brown in color and has a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Add remaining onion and bell pepper; saute with roux until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
• Stir in tomatoes, okra, and shrimp stock slowly. Add crab boil seasoning. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and let cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Stir in shrimp and continue cooking until shrimp are bright pink but not tough, about 20 minutes.

SHRIMP AND OKRA GUMBO

Steps:

• 1. Mix okra, onions, bell pepper and celery in oil and smother for 30 minutes.
• 2. Add tomato sauce and water.
• 3. Add shrimp and season to taste.
• 4. Cook about 15 minutes. Can also add water, as needed, if consistency is too thick.
• 5. Serve with cooked rice.

SHRIMP AND OKRA GUMBO

Steps:

• Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste and set aside. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the okra and saute for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomato paste, tomato, onion, garlic, celery and green bell pepper and saute for 15 more minutes.
• Add the water and season to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer for 20 more minutes. Finally, add the green onion to the soup and stir thoroughly.