Cajun/Creole · soup
Shrimp Gumbo(Club Member: Lee Ann Mcraney)
Shrimp Gumbo(Club Member: Lee Ann Mcraney) reads umami 6.4, marine & briny 5.5 and sweetness 4.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Cajun/Creole soup, about 1 hr 5 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.4 · Marine & Briny 5.5 · Sweetness 4.8 · Allium 3.4 · Salinity 3.2 · Fruity 2.7 · Sourness 2.7 · Richness 2.6 · Herbaceous 1.8 · Earthy 1.3 · Citrus 1.3 · Bitterness 1.3 · Warm Spice 1.2 · Heat 0.7 · Floral 0.6
What's in it (12)
- 3 to 5 lb. peeled shrimp
- 1 can crab meat
- 1 to 2 large onions
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 c. chopped celery
- dash of oregano
- bay leaf
- 1 large can tomatoes
- 2 to 3 c. okra, quick browned
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp. or more sugar
Time & effort: about 1 hr 5 min (5 min active) · effort: involved
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 52.6 kcal, 9.1 g protein, 0.2 g fat, 3.9 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (6 steps)
- Saute chopped onions, celery and bell peppers in small amount of oil.
- Boil shrimp as you would to eat; peel.
- Make very brown roux of at least 4 heaping tablespoons flour and necessary oil. Add all vegetables to shrimp.
- Add water as desired.
- Season to taste and simmer for 1 to 2 hours.
- Ham, boiled chicken or smoked sausage may be used instead of shrimp or may be added in addition to shrimp.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Txangurro a la Donostiarra — Basque · Hegoalde (Spain)
- Seafood Gumbo with Okra and Crab — Cajun/Creole · Creole
- Louisiana Seafood Gumbo — Cajun/Creole
- Caldeirada — Portuguese
- Halászlé (Fisherman's Soup) — Hungarian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.