In her cookbookUnited Tastes of Texas, Jessica Dupuy shares her family recipe for Shrimp and Okra Gumbo.
A seafood gumbo is thickened withokraand packed with shrimp to make a low-country classic stew.
Don’t worry about slimy results here.
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The okra is cooked down just long enough for a tender finish.
Okra, shrimp, and diced tomatoes make this Cajun favorite delicious and quite healthy, too.
In her cookbookUnited Tastes of Texas, Jessica Dupuy shares her family recipe.
“Because it doesn’t have a roux, many may contend that it isn’t truegumbo.
Serve this Louisiana favorite over rice for an authentic one-dish dinner that will wow your guests.
cans diced tomatoes
2(16-oz.)
packages frozen cut okra, thawed
1(32-oz.)
Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, okra, broth, and bay leaves.
Bring to a boil over medium-high; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes.
Add shrimp, hot sauce, and file powder.
Cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
Remove and discard bay leaves.
