Roasted Shrimp Shell Gumbo Broth
Roasted Shrimp Shell Gumbo Broth delivers a rich, ocean-deep flavor with gentle sweetness from carrots and onions and herbal notes from thyme and basil. Slow simmering builds a layered, aromatic base that shines in seafood gumbos, chowders, and bisques, especially when you want a restaurant-level foundation for cool-weather dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook7 hrs 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Shrimp Shell Gumbo Broth, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Roast the shrimp shells at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until they are dried and the edges begin to brown.
- 2
In an 8-quart pot, add water, carrots, onions, celery, bay leaves, garlic, parsley, cloves, pepper, basil, thyme, and the shrimp shells, and bring it up to a boil slowly.
- 3
Lower the heat and cook for 5 to 7 hours. As needed, replace the water 2 or 3 times by pouring more water down the inside of the pot.
- 4
Take the stock off the heat and strain it. Press as much liquid as possible from the shells and vegetables, then discard them.
- 5
Put the liquid back on the heat and reduce it to 2 to 3 quarts, or to taste.
- Calories 247.9 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 12.21 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 48.74 g 18%
- Total Fat 0.72 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 58.43 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 431.62 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 16.16 g Good Source 58%
- Total Sugars 29.71 g --
- Added Sugars 24.86 g High 50%
- Calcium 169.18 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 401.2 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 11.67 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 9.33 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Roasted Shrimp Shell Gumbo Broth is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 7 hrs 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Dried Basil, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 247.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Shrimp Shell Gumbo Broth made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Dried Basil, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Thyme. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Shrimp Shell Gumbo Broth?
- About 7 hrs 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 7 hrs 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 247.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Shrimp Shell Gumbo Broth easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Roasted Shrimp Shell Gumbo Broth healthy?
- Roasted Shrimp Shell Gumbo Broth has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 247.9 calories and 12.21 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 431.62 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 24.86 g (50% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Celery, 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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