Mississippi Seafood Gumbo
Mississippi Seafood Gumbo is an impressive dinner. Made with 4 tbsp. crisco oil, 2/3 c. flour, 2 large onions, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced and 1 1/2 c. chopped ham, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. An easy weeknight meal that comes together quickly.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Heat Crisco oil in heavy pot; add flour and brown slowly until a very dark roux has been made.
Add onions and garlic and brown, then add ham and brown.
Add okra.
Continue to brown mixture very slowly for about an hour or more.
Bring to a boil in large pot the water, Worcestershire sauce, tomatoes, Tabasco, salt and pepper.
Add browned mixture and cook slowly for 4 hours.
Add shrimp.
Cook slowly for 2 hours.
Add bay leaves 1 hour before serving.
Serve over 2 tablespoons rice in large bowl.
May be prepared several days ahead.
Freezes well.
Serves 6 to 8.
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