Brazilian Shrimp and Okra Gumbo (Caruru de Camarão)
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The Spruce / Marian Blazes
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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349 | Calories |
13g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
34g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 349 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 13g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 228mg | 76% |
Sodium 873mg | 38% |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
Protein 34g | |
Calcium 257mg | 20% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
This Brazilian shrimp and okra gumbo is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight supper. You can use fresh okra and fresh shrimp when they are available, but the dish turns out great with frozen okra and shrimp. The sauce is thickened with manioc meal in some parts of Brazil, and with ground roasted peanuts in others—both are delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bag of fresh or frozen okra, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup manioc meal
- 2 cups fish stock
- 1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 onion (chopped fine)
- 2 cloves of garlic (chopped fine)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Cook the okra in boiling water for 3 minutes, and drain immediately. Set aside.
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Stir the manioc meal into 2 cups of fish stock. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
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In a separate pan, sauté the onion and the garlic in the olive oil until soft. Add the shrimp and sauté until pink. Season with salt and pepper.
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Stir the stock and manioc meal into the pan with the onions and shrimp. Add the okra and stir until heated through.
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Serve with rice and enjoy!
Recipe Variations
Peanut variation: Add 1/4 cup ground roasted peanuts directly to the onions and sauté with the onions and garlic. Stir 1 tablespoon corn starch into 1 cup fish stock and add to the onion mixture. Simmer, stirring, until mixture thickens, then stir in the shrimp and okra and heat until warmed through.
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