Bubba Gump's Greenbow County Okra Gumbo

Dive into the bold, Southern flavors of "Bubba Gump's Greenbow County Okra Gumbo," a hearty and soulful dish inspired by classic Louisiana cuisine. This recipe features a golden brown roux as its flavorful base, paired with the "holy trinity" of Cajun cooking—diced onion, bell pepper, and celery—for an authentic gumbo experience. Fresh okra, juicy shrimp, and smoky sausage combine to create a rich, savory medley, while Cajun seasoning and dried thyme lend aromatic depth. Simmered to perfection and served over fluffy white rice, this gumbo is the ultimate comfort food. Garnish with scallions and a splash of hot sauce for a zesty finishing touch. Perfect for family gatherings or a weeknight treat, this one-pot wonder is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups fresh okra, sliced
• 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups cooked white rice
• 2 scallions, sliced (for garnish)
• 0 hot sauce (optional)
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the flour and whisk continuously for about 5–7 minutes, until you form a golden brown roux.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become tender.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and sliced okra. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the okra to soften.

Step 5

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, sliced smoked sausage, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the gumbo simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Taste the gumbo and season with salt and black pepper as needed.

Step 8

Add the shrimp to the pot in the last 5 minutes of cooking time, stirring gently until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaves and discard them.

Step 10

To serve, ladle the gumbo over bowls of cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced scallions and a dash of hot sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3760.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3694.5

Total Fat 191.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 1214.5mg	0%
Sodium 12756.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.4g	0%
Total Sugars 37.1g
Protein 209.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 938.0mg	0%
Iron 25.5mg	0%
Potassium 5895.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.4%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 30.9%