Iris Rideau's Okra Gumbo Recipe

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Iris Rideau's Okra Gumbo
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Directions:

  1. Slice ham from bone if using ham on the bone. Cut ham into small cubes.
  2. Place ham bone or ham hocks in large stock pot and add 4 quarts water. Bring to boil over high heat, reduce heat, cover and simmer 3 to 4 hours. remove ham bone and discard. Reserve stock.
  3. Peel and devein shrimp, separately reserving shrimp and shells. Rinse shells lightly and place in saucepan with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 45 minutes. Strain stock and set aside.
  4. Saute sausage in 1 teaspoon olive oil in dutch oven until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
  5. Do not wash pan. add ham cubes and saute. Remove from pan, then add chicken and saute til browned. Remove from pan.
  6. Without washing pan, add fresh orka; season lightly with salt and pepper, and saute until lightly browned. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil if needed. (If using frozen okra, place on baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees until lightly browned, about 20 mins., then saute as directed) Add onions and saute until translucent. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, about 30 minutes, until okra is no longer slimy. transfer okra mixture to large stockpot. Add 2 cups shrimp broth, 2 cups ham broth and stir. Add parsley, thyme, bay leaves and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add ham, sausage and chicken, cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups shrimp broth, 3 cups ham broth and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 1 to 1 1/2 hours longer. (It may be necessary to add some of the broth earlier if meat appears dry.).
  7. Season the shrimp lightly with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning to taste.
  8. Saute in 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil until pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from pan.
  9. When ready to serve, add shrimp and crab legs to gumbo and simmer, covered for 2 m inutes. Discard bay leaves.
  10. Serve over rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 352.73 Kcal (1477 kJ)
Calories from fat 153.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.03g 26%
Cholesterol 89.66mg 30%
Sodium 1276.74mg 53%
Potassium 596.86mg 13%
Total Carbs 26.41g 9%
Sugars 4.62g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.34g 13%
Protein 26.24g 52%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 33%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 171mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 49 Kcal (205 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.37g 26%
Cholesterol 12.46mg 30%
Sodium 177.37mg 53%
Potassium 82.92mg 13%
Total Carbs 3.67g 9%
Sugars 0.64g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.46g 13%
Protein 3.65g 52%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 33%
Iron 0.4mg 15%
Calcium 23.8mg 17%

* 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

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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