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Speedy Seafood Gumbo

Name: Speedy Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 3 cups water, divided; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup uncooked instant rice; 4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed chicken gumbo soup, undiluted; 1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut okra; 1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

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12 servings (3 quarts)

I needed a quick meal one blustery night when my husband was coming home late with the kids. So I threw together this tasty gumbo with ingredients I had on hand, and my family really liked it. Preparing it with instant rice gives us more family time together. —Lori Costo, The Woodlands, Texas

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Ingredients

3 cups water, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked instant rice
4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed chicken gumbo soup, undiluted
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut okra
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and butter; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine remaining ingredients and remaining water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, until heated through. Stir in cooked rice.

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