Shrimp Gumbo
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 1 lb. can Italian style tomatoes, undrained and cut up
1 13 oz. can chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon gumbo file
6 slices bacon
1/2 cup flour
1 cup chopped celery
1 10 oz. pkg. frozen okra
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preparation
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About
Look for file powder in specialty stores or online. The okra and the roux will thicken the consistency enough if you can't locate any file.
Yield:
6.0 servings
Added:
Friday, December 11, 2009 - 3:24am
Comments
January 18, 2009
What's a good substitute for gumbo file? Can't seem to find it anywhere.
April 30, 2009
I tried this recipe leaving out the gumbo file (I also couldn't find it anywhere), and it still came out great. I just added a bit more flour to thicken the stew.
I also modified the recipe by starting with a standard roux (butter + flour), sauteed the bacon separately, and then added it to the roux. The first time I tried a roux from bacon grease alone, there wasn't quite enough grease to make the roux and the roux burned.