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Easy Shrimp Gumbo Using Zatarain's Gumbo Mix!

Dec 5, 2020Last Modified: August 9, 2022

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This page may contain affiliate links. So, I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about creating a delicious Shrimp Gumbo using Zatarain's Gumbo Mix!

Seafood Gumbo

Zatarain's Gumbo Mix

When we visited Southeastern Oklahoma (aka Choctaw Country) in 2019, we stayed in a fantastic Airbnb with an amazing view. Each night I cooked at "home" and one evening I made a Shrimp Gumbo. It was easy...I used Zatarain's Gumbo Mix. If you haven't tried this and you like gumbo please give it a try!

Think of this Gumbo Mix as a base or foundation. Follow my recipe below, or use your creativity to come up with your own delicious gumbo!

All you need for the gumbo that I made is:

  • Box of Zatarain's Gumbo Mix (you should be able to find this at your local grocery store; I have also linked here to Amazon)
  • 14.5 oz can of Stewed Tomatoes
  • 1 lb shrimp
  • Water
  • Hot Pickled Okra - Optional (but oh so good!)
  • Green Onions - Optional for garnish

The Zatarain's Gumbo Mix already includes rice, so you won't need to make additional rice to accompany this dish. They make it so easy!

Shrimp Gumbo

Treat Yourself To Some Shrimp Gumbo, Ready in About 30 Minutes!

Shrimp Gumbo with salad

This Shrimp Gumbo is rich and delicious! Would you believe it can be ready for dinner in about 30 minutes? YES!

All you need to do is bring the Zatarain's Gumbo Mix and some water to the boil followed by simmering for 15 minutes. You'll then add your shrimp to simmer for 10 minutes and allow it to rest for 5.

Dish up your gumbo into some lovely bowls, garnish with Hot Pickled Okra and green onions, and by all means add a splash or two of Tabasco as well!

Hot Pickled Okra

The meal I cooked in Oklahoma was extra special because we had picked up some Hot Pickled Okra from Lovera's Market, in Krebs, OK, and I garnished our gumbo with this delicious okra!

You can also throw the Hot Pickled Okra in while cooking the gumbo, however I find it is perfect as a garnish. 🙂

We still have some of this Hot Pickled Okra in our fridge, so I whipped up some more gumbo the other evening (recreating that meal from last year) and we were treated once again to a delicious shrimp gumbo!

Shrimp Gumbo

If you would like to purchase the Hot Pickled Okra online, I have linked to Lovera's Market's Hot Pickled Okra here and above. You may also be able to find it at your grocery store, or you can check some varieties of Hot Pickled Okra for sale on Amazon by clicking here.

If you are not a fan of spicy food, there are also mild varieties of Pickled Okra on Amazon, as well as Mild Pickled Okra from Lovera's. 🙂

This delicious pickle adds such incredible flavor to this gumbo, so I highly recommend slicing it up and throwing in as much of it as you desire!

Lovera's Market, Krebs, Oklahoma

Lovera's is a small shop with all sorts of artisan foods...I wanted to buy EVERYTHING in that store! As indicated above, they have an online shop LoverasMarket.com so check it out if you get a chance!

Lovera's Market
Lovera's Market in Krebs, Oklahoma
Lovera's Market Products on grocery store shelves
Lovera's products on grocery store shelves

Enjoy Some Shrimp Gumbo Soon!

To conclude, I hope you will enjoy some scrumptious Shrimp Gumbo, made easy with Zatarain's Gumbo Mix, very soon!

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Grace

Shrimp gumbo with stewed tomatoes, pickled okra, and green onions as garnish.

Easy Shrimp Gumbo Using Zatarain's Gumbo Mix!

Grace based on Zatarain's Gumbo Recipe
Delicious Shrimp Gumbo ready to enjoy in 30 minutes! This is so easy to make using Zatarain's Gumbo Mix as a base for an incredible gumbo that you will absolutely love!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Resting Time 5 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine creole
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Zatarain's Gumbo Mix
  • 14.5 oz Stewed Tomatoes
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 6 cups water
  • green onions optional for garnish
  • Hot Pickled Okra optional BUT Essential if you know what I mean! For garnish 🙂

Instructions
 

  • Combine 6 cups of water with the Zatarain's Gumbo Mix in a large saucepan. Stir well and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, and then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in your shrimp and stewed tomatoes, and then cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat, and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with green onions and some delicious Hot Pickled Okra!
    Shrimp Gumbo with salad

Notes

Delicious Shrimp Gumbo on the table in around 30 minutes will make you very happy!  Feel free to be creative and add mix ins of your own choice, for example okra, or chopped up green or red pepper if you like!  Enjoy this taste of New Orleans!!  
Keyword gumbo, seafood, Shrimp
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