Slow Cooker Gumbo with Leftover Ham and Shrimp
This cozy gumbo layers smoky leftover ham and tender shrimp with tomatoes, black beans, and coconut milk for a rich, gently spiced stew. Slow Cooker Gumbo with Leftover Ham and Shrimp is warming and hearty, perfect for laid-back weekends or a satisfying weeknight dinner when you want depth of flavor without fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs 40 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Gumbo with Leftover Ham and Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the garlic, turmeric, chili powder, basil, and cayenne pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the butter and cook until melted. Add the onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker, leaving as much butter in the saucepan as possible.
- 2
Add the shrimp to the saucepan and raise the heat to medium-high. Sauté until just firm, about 2 minutes; transfer the mixture to the slow cooker. Add the black beans, ham, ham bone, and tomatoes to the slow cooker; cover the slow cooker.
- 3
Cook until the ham is falling off the bone, on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 to 6 hours.
- 4
Remove and discard the ham bone. Stir in the coconut milk; continue cooking on Low until the coconut milk is warmed, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 943.14 kcal High 47%
- Protein 135.33 g Good Source 271%
- Carbohydrate 24.87 g 9%
- Total Fat 33.39 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 13.37 g High 67%
- Trans Fat 0.2 g High --
- Cholesterol 491.88 mg High 164%
- Sodium 9730.36 mg High 423%
- Dietary Fiber 3.37 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 9.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 154.05 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 10.01 mg Good Source 56%
- Potassium 1618.09 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin A 90.25 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 4.06 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.2 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Gumbo with Leftover Ham and Shrimp is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 55 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Bone In Ham, Butter, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 943.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Gumbo with Leftover Ham and Shrimp?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Slow Cooker Gumbo with Leftover Ham and Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Bone-In Ham, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Slow Cooker Gumbo with Leftover Ham and Shrimp?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Gumbo with Leftover Ham and Shrimp?
- About 4 hrs 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 943.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Gumbo with Leftover Ham and Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Gumbo with Leftover Ham and Shrimp healthy?
- Slow Cooker Gumbo with Leftover Ham and Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 943.14 calories and 135.33 g of protein, or 271% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 9730.36 mg (423% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.37 g (67% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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