Leftover Ham and Shrimp Slow Cooker Gumbo

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 1
Leftover Ham and Shrimp Slow Cooker Gumbo
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

6 hrs

Ready In

6 hrs 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 clove garlic , minced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup butter
1 onion , minced
2 cups frozen cooked peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
3 cups chopped leftover honey-baked , spiral-cut ham
1 ham bone
2 cans black beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup coconut milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
415
Sugar
6g
Fat
25g
If you're looking for a warm and comforting meal that's easy to prepare, this leftover ham and shrimp slow cooker gumbo is a great option. With a blend of spices, jumbo shrimp, honey-baked ham, black beans, and coconut milk, this dish is full of flavor and perfect for a cold winter day. The slow cooker makes this meal easy to prepare, and the result is a hearty and satisfying dish that's sure to please your taste buds. Serve this gumbo with rice or cornbread for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, combine garlic, turmeric, chili powder, basil and cayenne pepper.
2.In a slow cooker, melt butter then add minced onion and spice mixture. Cook for 2 minutes.
3.Add cooked leftover ham, ham bone, jumbo shrimp, black beans, diced tomatoes, and coconut milk. Stir to combine then cook on low for 6 hours.
4.Remove ham bone from slow cooker and discard. Serve hot with rice or cornbread.

PROS

This dish is a great way to use up leftover ham and create a flavorful meal.

The combination of ham and shrimp makes for a hearty and satisfying dish.

CONS

This recipe requires a bit of prep work before placing everything in the slow cooker.

The cayenne pepper can make the dish quite spicy, so adjust to taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein from the ham and shrimp.
The coconut milk adds healthy fats and can help improve digestion.
Black beans are a good source of fiber, which is important for heart health.

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