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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From Cooking Light. Ingredients:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour |
3 slices bacon, diced |
2 cups finely chopped onions |
1 1/2 cups finely chopped green bell peppers (about 1 large) |
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1 cup water |
2 (14 ounce) cans fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, divided |
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen cut okra, thawed |
1 lb peeled and deveined medium shrimp |
2 (6 ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained (such as chicken of the sea) |
3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice |
hot pepper sauce (optional) |
Directions:
1. Place flour in a small skillet; cook 5 minutes over medium heat or until flour is brown, stirring constantly. Place in a small bowl; cool. 2. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; sauté 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned. Add water, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. 3. Combine toasted flour and 1 can of chicken broth in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Gradually pour broth mixture into pan. Stir in remaining can of chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, crushed red pepper, and cut okra; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. 4. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. Gently stir in crabmeat. Remove from heat; serve gumbo over rice. Serve with hot pepper sauce, if desired. |
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