Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCrawford's RestaurantCrispy Shrimp Gumbeaux Recipe

Crispy Shrimp Gumbeaux Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Cup of Homemade Seafood Gumbeaux with Crispy Fried Bitesized Shrimp & Okra

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Ingredients

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For the Gumbeaux

Method

For the Gumbeaux

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Tomatoes

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice) and mix well.

  3. 3

    Add Broth and Seasonings

    Pour in the chicken broth, then add the sliced okra, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Gumbeaux

    Reduce the heat to low and let the gumbeaux simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Add Shrimp

    Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and pink.

  6. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Serve the gumbeaux in bowls, garnished with chopped green onions.

For the Crispy Shrimp

  1. 7

    Prepare the Breading

    In a bowl, combine cornstarch, all-purpose flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 8

    Bread the Shrimp

    Dredge the shrimp in the breading mixture until well coated.

  3. 9

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep skillet or pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 10

    Fry the Shrimp

    Carefully add the breaded shrimp to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  5. 11

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the shrimp from the oil and let them drain on paper towels. Serve immediately on top of the gumbeaux.

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