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Shrimp and Eggs Gumbo

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
90 min
TOTAL TIME
110 min
SERVINGS
7 servings
Dinner Southern
Shrimp and Eggs Gumbo
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 hard-cooked eggs
  • 1 cup okra
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
1
Preheat your cooking vessel by heating oil in a sturdy pot with a heavy bottom. Next, combine the flour and heat it to create a rich paste. Continuously stir the mixture until it reaches a deep, dark brown color; be cautious not to overcook and risk burning the mixture.
2
Add sliced onions and minced garlic, then cook until they start to soften slightly. Now, whisk in water to create a smooth consistency.
3
Introduce the remaining ingredients: chopped celery, scallions, diced tomatoes, green and red peppers, okra, a bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Let the mixture simmer for 1 hour.
4
Add cooked shrimp and hard-boiled eggs to the pot, then continue to cook for an additional 15-20 minutes. Finally, season your gumbo according to your preference and serve it over a bed of rice.