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Sea Island’s Copycat Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
6 TBSP oil
¼ cup flour
1 ½ quarts water
½ cup clam juice
1 – 14.5 oz can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1 bell pepper, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 TBSP fresh parsley or, if dried, use 1 tsp.
2 TBSP crushed garlic or garlic salt or powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp oregano
1 heaping TBSP of gumbo file powder (I use Old Bay, but if want spicier can use Zatarains or equivalent)
1-2 lb. medium shrimp
Okra slices about 8 oz. – frozen or fresh (fresh is best)
White rice cooked (we use about 2 cups cooked but serve on side. If you want to add it to pot then use less)
Directions:
Directions:
Begin by making a roux in big pot by constantly stirring the flour and oil over medium heat till thickened and turned dark brown. (Beware; it burns easily).
Add water stirring to keep lumps out. Add clam juice, whole crushed tomatoes, green pepper and other veggies and other condiments. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook about 10 minutes. Stir frequently. Reduce heat and add okra and cook for 15 more minutes checking often. Lastly, stir in shrimp and simmer gently for additional 5 minutes. After you add the shrimp, sample because you may need more salt and pepper.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12

 

 

 

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