Creole Shrimp Gumbo
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Gumbo
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8-10
 

Ingredients:

1 slice ham cut into small pieces -- (1/2 lb.)
2 pound okra -- cut in 3/4 inch pieces.
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 stalks celery with leaves -- chopped
1/2 medium chopped green pepper with seed and membrane removed
2 cloves garlic
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/3 tsp. dried thyme
1 piece bay leaf
1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes
6 cups water
2 pound fresh shrimp
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 cups Boiled rice
 

Preparation:

Sauté ham lightly in skillet. Sauté okra slowly in ham drippings for 10 minutes (if you use canned okra, omit the sautéing). Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add celery, green pepper, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, tomatoes and water. If a thick gumbo is desired, use less water. Shell and remove veins from shrimp. Let soup boil then reduce heat. Add ham, shrimp and parsley. Simmer for 30 minutes. Serve with boiled rice.

 

Nutritional Information:

301 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (5% calories from fat); 16g Protein; 61g Carbohydrate; 18mg Cholesterol; 688mg Sodium