Heart Healthy Shrimp Gumbo With Cajun Spice Mix Recipe

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Heart Healthy Shrimp Gumbo With Cajun Spice Mix
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Directions:

  1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
  2. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired.
  3. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
  4. In a medium skillet, cook flour over medium heat about 6 minutes or until brown, stirring often.
  5. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside.
  6. In a 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
  7. Add onion, sweet pepper, celery, and garlic; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender.
  8. Slowly whisk broth into browned flour.
  9. Add broth mixture, water, and Cajun Spice Mix to Dutch oven.
  10. Stir in okra.
  11. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  12. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  13. Add shrimp; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp is pink.
  14. To Serve:.
  15. Spoon gumbo into 8 bowls. Top each serving with rice, a shrimp, and a green onion, if desired.
  16. If desired, pass hot pepper sauce. Makes 8 (1-1/4 cups gumbo plus 1/3 cup rice) servings.
  17. Cajun Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 336.01 Kcal (1407 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.98g 23%
Cholesterol 32.88mg 11%
Sodium 772.14mg 32%
Potassium 294.6mg 6%
Total Carbs 43.52g 15%
Sugars 2.93g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4.34g 17%
Protein 8.57g 17%
Vitamin C 27.2mg 45%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.77 Kcal (501 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.34g 23%
Cholesterol 11.72mg 11%
Sodium 275.22mg 32%
Potassium 105.01mg 6%
Total Carbs 15.51g 15%
Sugars 1.04g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.55g 17%
Protein 3.05g 17%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 45%
Iron 0.3mg 4%
Calcium 21.4mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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