Galveston Gumbo

Prep: 10 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Galveston Gumbo features tender shrimp, okra, and bold spices, offering a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for seafood lovers and those craving Southern comfort food.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. frozen raw fully peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 cups sliced fresh okra or 10 oz. frozen sliced okra
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup chopped green onion and tops
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 cup canned tomatoes
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 6 drops liquid hot pepper sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice

Instructions

  1. Saute okra in melted shortening about 10 minutes or until okra appears dry, stirring constantly.
  2. Add chopped green onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and shrimp to the okra.
  3. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add hot water, canned tomatoes, and bay leaves.
  5. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove bay leaves.
  7. Add liquid hot pepper sauce.
  8. Place 1/4 cup cooked rice in the bottom of each of 6 bowls.
  9. Fill bowls with the gumbo and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

519 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.5g 23% DV
Total Fat 32g 41% DV
Carbs 53.9g 20% DV
Fiber 9.8g 35% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10276.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 441.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 31.5mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 134.5mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 48.1mg 53% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 285.3mg 22% DV
Iron 13mg 72% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Shellfish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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