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Delicious Okra Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

April 8, 2025
Okra Shrimp Gumbo

Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Okra Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

INGREDIENTS

SHRIMP OKRA GUMBO INGREDIENTS
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups finely chopped onion
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped celery
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons table salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 (16-oz.) packages frozen cut okra, thawed
  • 1 (32-oz.) container chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon filé powder
  • Hot cooked rice

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium; add onion and next 3 ingredients, and sauté 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, okra, broth, and bay leaves.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Add shrimp, hot sauce, and filé powder. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve over rice.

Recipe Source: SouthernLiving.com

Discover the Health Benefits of Okra

April 7, 2025
Okra On A Cutting Board

What Is Okra?

Okra Shrimp Gumbo

Okra is a green vegetable native to Africa. Botanically okra is classified as a fruit. For
culinary purposes it’s considered a vegetable. Okra grows best in hot, humid climates with India
being the leading okra producer. Okra is also grown in the southern United States, and in Hawaii.

Okra is low in calories and has a Glycemic Index of 17. A natural thickener, Okra is used in recipes to add body to any dish. Preparation includes steaming, roasting, frying, grilling, and sauteing.

Typical Okra Recipes

Okra is used in soups, stews, vegetable dishes and gumbos.

Why Should You Include Okra In Your Diet?

Okra is one of the healthiest vegetables. Eating it regularly helps to regulate blood pressure and manage cholesterol levels. Okra improves cardiovascular health and helps to prevent diabetes. Skin, hair and eye health are also benefits of eating okra.

Okra Nutritional Benefits

Okra is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.

  • Vitamins A
  • Vitamin B
  • Vitamin B6 (Folate)
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin E
  • Magnesium
  • Antioxidants
  • Fiber
  • Protein: Lectin
  • Low Calories

Easy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Recipe

April 1, 2025
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Easy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces fettuccine, uncooked
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • ¼ cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 ⅔ cups milk 
  • 4 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, cubed
  • ¼ cup Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 minutes of the pasta cooking time. Drain pasta mixture.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and basil. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until sauce is well blended and heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken mixture to pasta mixture. Mix lightly.

Recipe Source: AllRecipes.com