How to Make Louisiana Shrimp and Eggs Gumbo - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a dish that captures the rich and complex flavors of Louisiana cuisine, look no further than Louisiana Shrimp and Eggs Gumbo. This classic Southern dish is a staple in Cajun and Creole cooking, known for its bold flavors and hearty ingredients. Gumbo is a beloved dish in the deep south, and this recipe is a perfect way to bring a taste of Louisiana into your own kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ 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
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 hard-cooked eggs
  • 1 cup okra
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups cooked white rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 7
  • Yield: 6 to 8 - servings

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or any heavy pan. Stir in flour to make a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, until roux is dark brown; be careful not to burn. Add onion and garlic, and cook until slightly wilted. Whisk in water.
  • Stir in celery, green onions, tomato, green and red peppers, okra, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add shrimp and hard boiled eggs; simmer 15 to 20 minutes longer. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve gumbo over rice.
  • Nutrition

    490 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 440mg
    • Sodium: 336mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 53mg
    • Calcium: 137mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 668mg