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Creole Shrimp Gumbo

Creole Shrimp Gumbo

Delicious Creole Shrimp Gumbo

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4 servings

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion; diced
  • 1 small red or green bell pepper; diced
  • 1 stalk celery; diced
  • 2 garlic cloves; crushed
  • 2 teaspoons creole seasoning
  • 1 (15 oz.) can Margaret Holmes Tomatoes and Okra
  • 1 (15 oz.) can Margaret Holmes Seasoned Blackeye Peas
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 lb. small to medium frozen shrimp; defrosted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2-3 dashes hot sauce

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion, bell pepper and celery.
  2. Saute (stirring occasionally) for 5-6 minutes then add garlic and creole seasoning.
  3. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes before adding tomatoes & okra along with black eye peas and vegetable broth.
  4. Simmer on low heat for 7-8 minutes then add shrimp and continue to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and hot sauce.
  6. Serve gumbo over white rice or corn grits, if desired.

Frozen shrimp is frequently on sale and very economical.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

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