Bayou Shrimp and Egg Gumbo
Bayou Shrimp and Egg Gumbo layers a rich dark roux with sweet Gulf shrimp, tender okra, and whole hard-cooked eggs for a soulful, peppery stew. Aromatic trinity vegetables and a hint of thyme bring depth, while cayenne adds gentle heat. Serve it steaming over rice for a cozy dinner or a festive weekend gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves7
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or another heavy pan.
- 2
Stir in flour to make a roux.
- 3
Cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is dark brown; be careful not to burn it.
- 4
Add the onion and the garlic, and cook until slightly wilted.
- 5
Whisk in water.
- 6
Stir in the celery, green onions, tomato, green and red peppers, okra, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- 7
Simmer for 1 hour.
- 8
Add the shrimp and hard boiled eggs; simmer 15 to 20 minutes longer.
- 9
Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 10
Serve the gumbo over rice.
- Calories 820.62 kcal High
- Protein 44.75 g Good Source
- Carbs 107.28 g Moderate
- Total Fat 24.4 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.71 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 423.47 mg High
- Sodium 363.07 mg Moderate
- Fiber 8.02 g Good Source
- Sugar 11.54 g High
- Added Sugar 5.9 g Moderate
- Calcium 214.16 mg Moderate
- Iron 5.77 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1065.41 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 136.58 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 31.49 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.53 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bayou Shrimp and Egg Gumbo is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins, serves 7, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 820.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bayou Shrimp and Egg Gumbo?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Bayou Shrimp and Egg Gumbo made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Bayou Shrimp and Egg Gumbo?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bayou Shrimp and Egg Gumbo?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 820.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bayou Shrimp and Egg Gumbo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 10 steps.
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