Low Fat Chicken And Shrimp Gumbo Recipes

LOW FAT CHICKEN AND SHRIMP GUMBO

Steps:

• Combine the the first 11 ingredients in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle the diced chicken with 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix, and.
• sprinkle the shrimp with another 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix.
• Preheat a heavy 5-quart pot over high heat to 350°,about 4 minutes.
• Add 3 cups of the mustard greens, 2 cups of the onions, all of the bell.
• peppers and the celery, 1 cup of the okra, and the bay leaves. Cook,.
• stirring occasionally to check for sticking, about 8 minutes.
• Add the apple juice and remaining seasoning mix, stir, and cook until.
• most of the liquid is absorbed, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the seasoned.
• chicken, cover the pot, and cook 2 minutes. Add the browned flour and stir.
• until it is completely absorbed and a paste forms. Cover and cook 1 minute.
• Add both the stocks, stir well, cover, and bring to a boil, and cook 3.
• minutes. Add the collard greens, the remaining mustard greens, onions, and.
• okra, and mix thoroughly. Cover the pot and bring to a boil, about 5.
• minutes. Add the seasoned shrimp, stir, bring to a boil, and cook until.
• shrimp turn pink and plump, about 3 to 4 minutes. Serve over rice.

LOW-FAT GUMBO

Steps:

• Heat broth and mix hot spices, celery, bell pepper, and garlic till softened.
• Add stewed tomatoes, okra, salt and pepper, and hot sauce - I added more extra spicy mix.
• Let simmer at least 20 minutes.
• Add shrimp onions, corn, and a little garlic powder.
• Can be served over rice.

REDUCED FAT CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO

Steps:

• For the dry roux: In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat the flour, stirring constantly with a spatula or whisk that scrapes the bottom of the skillet clean. Stir constantly to keep the flour browning evenly. When steam comes off the flour, reduce heat and keep stirring. Do not burn. Continue until it reaches a tan color. To test, remove from heat, stirring for 1 minute off-heat and place some of the mixture into a drop or two of water and force it to mix with the back of a spoon. You are looking for a mahogany color. When complete,remove from heat and continue stirring until cooking stops; then let stand a while to cool. This can be made ahead and stored in a zip-lock freezer bag in the freezer.
• Remove the skin and fat from the chicken. Cook with water to cover and cool. Debone and chop the chicken into small chunks. Reserve the liquid.
• In another large skillet, over a medium flame with a small amount of oil, heat the onions, peppers and celery; cook until the onions are clear, then add the smoked sausage and andouille. Add the broth from above and the garlic. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Mix the roux with water, whisking to be sure the roux is evenly wet and add to the gumbo. Now check the liquid, adding some broth or hot water if needed. It should have the color of the roux and be just slightly thickened. Simmer for about 30 minutes. Add salt and black pepper to taste, then add ground red (cayenne) pepper -- enough to just prick the tongue. About 5- 10 minutes before removing from heat, add the green onion tops and parsley. To serve, put a scoop of rice in your bowl and ladle on the gumbo. You should have plenty of French bread to complete your meal, and then top it off with a good tossed salad.

HEART HEALTHY SHRIMP GUMBO WITH CAJUN SPICE MIX

Steps:

• Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
• Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired.
• Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
• In a medium skillet, cook flour over medium heat about 6 minutes or until brown, stirring often.
• Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside.
• In a 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add onion, sweet pepper, celery, and garlic; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender.
• Slowly whisk broth into browned flour.
• Add broth mixture, water, and Cajun Spice Mix to Dutch oven.
• Stir in okra.
• Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add shrimp; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp is pink.
• To Serve:.
• spoon gumbo into 8 bowls. Top each serving with rice, a shrimp, and a green onion, if desired.
• If desired, pass hot pepper sauce. Makes 8 (1-1/4 cups gumbo plus 1/3 cup rice) servings.
• Cajun Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper.