Shrimp and Okra Gumbo with Creamy Yogurt Grits
By AbbyIvie
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp canola oil divided
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 10 tbsp chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 oz smoked ham, chopped
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2/3 cup diced celery
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 pound fresh okra pods, sliced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1 (28oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 3/4 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Details
Preparation
Step 1
1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour; cook 1 minute or until lightly browned, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add broth; stir with a whisk until thick. Pour into a bowl; set aside. Wipe pan clean with paper towels
2. Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in pan over med heat. add onion and ham; cook 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Add bell pepper and next 4 ingredients, through okra. Cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally. Add broth mixture, water and next 6 ingredients (through tomatoes). Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in shrimp, cook 4 minutes or until shrimp are done. Sprinkle with parsley
Grits:
bring 2.5 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits, cover, reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes or until think. Stir in 1 cup fat-free greek style yogurt, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
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