Shrimp and Okra Gumbo Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 lbs okra , sliced crosswise
2 medium onions, sliced
1 gallon hot water
1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes, chopped
1 (10 oz) can ro-tel tomatoes, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 medium jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup of brown roux
2 tbsp oil

Directions:

Heat oil in heavy saucepan.
Add sliced onions and okra, fry until brown around the edges. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until okra does not stick to pan (about 1 hour).
Add garlic, celery, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers and brown roux. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
Add 1 gallon of hot water and shrimp. Add salt to taste.
Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serve over cooked rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	752.58 Kcal (3151 kJ)
Calories from fat	398.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	44.29g	68%
Cholesterol	105.21mg	35%
Sodium	2109.42mg	88%
Potassium	495.59mg	11%
Total Carbs	74.37g	25%
Sugars	2.27g	9%
Dietary Fiber	6.02g	24%
Protein	16.78g	34%
Vitamin C	26.7mg	45%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	176.2mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	104.75 Kcal (439 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.17g	68%
Cholesterol	14.64mg	35%
Sodium	293.61mg	88%
Potassium	68.98mg	11%
Total Carbs	10.35g	25%
Sugars	0.32g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.84g	24%
Protein	2.34g	34%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	45%
Iron	0.4mg	17%
Calcium	24.5mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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