Ingredients for Fresh Fish And Dried Shrimp Gumbo
- Dried Shrimp
- 4 cups hot water
- Vegetable Oil
- All Purpose Flour
- Water
- Onion
- Green Bell Pepper
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- Garlic Cloves
- Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Green Onion
- Bass Fillet
- Salt to taste
- Cooked Rice
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How to Make Fresh Fish And Dried Shrimp Gumbo
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup dried shrimp and 2 cups hot water. Let soak for 2 minutes.
- Remove shrimp from soaking liquid; peel and discard any remaining shells. Set aside.
- Place the shelled shrimp in a separate bowl with the remaining 2 cups of hot water. Set aside.
- Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until hot (about 3 minutes).
- Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup flour, stirring constantly until a smooth roux forms.
- Cook the roux, whisking constantly, until light medium brown (2-3 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the roux is medium brown (1-2 minutes more). **Caution:** Do not let the roux scorch!
- Remove from heat and continue stirring until the roux stops darkening (about 3 minutes). Set aside.
- In a 6-quart heavy skillet or Dutch oven, combine 2 quarts water, 1 large chopped onion, 1 chopped green bell pepper, 2 chopped celery stalks, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the shrimp with their soaking liquid.
- Discard the remaining shrimp soaking liquid.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the roux by spoonfuls, stirring until each spoonful is fully incorporated before adding more.
- Continue cooking for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally and skimming any fat from the surface.
- Add 1 pound of fish fillets (cut into 1-inch pieces) and 2 chopped green onions. Increase heat to high and cook until the fish is done (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally and skimming fat as needed. Do not overcook the fish.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve the gumbo over cooked rice. Ensure each serving contains shrimp and fish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
22g
Carbs
16g
