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May 20, 2018

Easy to Cook Shrimp Gumbo Recipe for the GAPS Intro Diet (Stage One & Beyond)

While I make salmon in the oven and on the grill fairly often, I had never before put fish into a soup. You’ll find it, along with other seafood delights in this easy shrimp gumbo recipe, suitable from stage one of GAPS intro.

Shrimp Gumbo Recipe for the GAPS Intro Diet (Stage One & Beyond) | The Family That Heals Together

So much has happened with our family’s health over the course of the past year, and I really will tell you the whole story when I’m ready, but I’m not. For now, I will tell you, our family is healthier than we’ve been in a long time, in large part due to some bio-medical interventions we’ve undergone earlier this year, and, more recently, the GAPS intro diet.

There was a lot leading up to our decision to undertake the diet again, both positive and negative, but I’m thrilled to say we’re seeing huge gains in just a short while, both mentally and physically, and for now I’ll leave it at that.

After a week, we’re still pretty much sticking with stage one, though we’ve started introducing a bit of ghee. This time around, we’re taking it slow and steady for deeper, more thorough healing.

On stage one of the GAPS intro diet, you can basically have:

  • meat stock (not bone broth- read about the difference here.)
  • meat cooked in stock til tender
  • non-starchy and non-fibrous veggies cooked in stock
  • cultured dairy (which we’re skipping)
  • sauerkraut juice
  • fresh lemon juice
  • a little honey
  • herbal teas
  • that’s about it.

We’ve mostly eaten chicken soup, hamburger soup, boiled meats, stock-cooked veggies pureed into soup… you get the point. So, when my six-year-old kept begging for salmon (let’s be honest, I would kill for salmon with mango salsa right now!), I knew I needed to make it happen. The only problem was that I’ve never really experimented with seafood on the GAPS intro diet.

Today, that changed when I made this shrimp gumbo recipe, and my family was through the roof happy about it.

Shrimp Gumbo Recipe for the GAPS Intro Diet (Stage One & Beyond) | The Family That Heals Together

Full disclosure: I’m not a huge fan of seafood. I’m just not. So, while I like a good grilled salmon plank or some mahi mahi with a fruity salsa, this soup was not my favorite. I was the exception in my family, as my boys ran back into the kitchen with empty bowls, clamoring for seconds and proclaiming this shrimp gumbo “THE BEST SOUP I’VE EVER HAD!”

There’s nothing better than kids who will willingly eat gut-healing soup on GAPS intro. If you’ve done it before, you know how painstaking it can sometimes be to get children to eat the necessary nourishing, gut-healing foods.

Some notes about this shrimp gumbo recipe

I found raw, organic shrimp in the frozen section at my health food store. I had to peel them myself, which was no big deal. Just start at the top and work your way down to the tail. Those big, gray shrimp cook down into the cute, little pink shrimp we all love.

This soup can be upgraded big time as you progress through the diet, by sauteing the veggies in some ghee and adding some spices. See recipe notes for tips.

Shrimp Gumbo Recipe for the GAPS Intro Diet (Stage One & Beyond) | The Family That Heals Together
Print Recipe

Shrimp Gumbo Recipe for the GAPS Intro Diet

Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Jaclyn

Ingredients

  • 3 qts chicken or seafood stock
  • 1 lb raw peeled shrimp
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 8-10 oz wild caught fish planks we use salmon
  • 10 oz cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed
  • 3 tsp salt divided

Instructions

  • Bring chicken stock to a low boil over medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, combine pork with 1 tsp salt, mix well, and form one inch balls, dropping them into the stock as they're done.
  • Add shrimp and fish to stock, along with tomato puree, onion, pressed garlic, and 1-2 tsp salt (add more to taste later).
  • Turn heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add cauliflower rice and simmer for 15 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and use a large spoon or fork to break up the fish planks and disperse through the soup.
  • Allow to cool before serving.

Notes

Considerations for more advanced stages
As you progress through the stages, you can "upgrade" this shrimp gumbo recipe by first sauteing the onion and garlic in about 1/4 cup ghee before adding the remaining ingredients.
In addition, you can experiment with the following spices, as tolerated in later stages: fresh parsley (stage two), pepper, cayenne, and bay leaves.
Once you start adding fermented vegetables, kimchi is a perfect complement to this dish.

Shrimp Gumbo Recipe for the GAPS Intro Diet (Stage One & Beyond) | The Family That Heals Together

By: Jaclyn · Filed Under: Blog, Recipes · Tagged: dinner, fish, gaps, gaps diet, gaps intro, gaps intro diet, gumbo, meals, pork, recipes, salmon, seafood, shrimp, soup

January 31, 2018

Gouda, Bacon, & Basil Stuffed Pork Chops

Why eat regular ol’ pork chops when you can eat stuffed pork chops? The latter (which I know you’re going to love!) can be found below. Be sure to check out my kalua pork for another flavorful pork recipe!

Gouda, Bacon and Basil Stuffed Pork Chops | The Family That Heals Together

I really love when Mr. Incredible goes to the grocery store. Not only does he usually bring something home that I normally wouldn’t buy (and then eat guilt-free… hey, I didn’t buy it!), but sometimes he brings home things that are downright magical. Like the gouda stuffed pork chops he brought home last month. I wasn’t sure I would like them or that I even liked gouda… it turns out I did and I do.

Of course, buying pre-made foods at the store is 1. more expensive and 2. limiting when it comes to quality of ingredients. So, in my usual fashion, I recreated a recipe for gouda, bacon, and basil stuffed pork chops and they’ve become a family favorite. They’re that good.

If you can find ethically-raised pork, that is ideal for these chops. And if you can find grassfed gouda, even better. Gouda isn’t exactly a common cheese, so just do the best you can, mmmk?

Gouda, Bacon and Basil Stuffed Pork Chops | The Family That Heals Together

Can gouda stuffed pork chops go paleo?

Technically, no, but I’ve been experimenting lately with dairy-free cheese spreads and have been really impressed with the Kite Hill almond cream cheese-style spreads. I would suggest stuffing the pork chops with one of these spreads, along with the crispy bacon pieces and basil. I think it would taste uh-mazing.

If you want to make these stuffed pork chops (and you do, trust me!), check out the details below!

Gouda, Bacon and Basil Stuffed Pork Chops | The Family That Heals Together

Gouda, Bacon and Basil Stuffed Pork Chops | The Family That Heals Together
Print Recipe

Gouda, Bacon, and Basil Stuffed Pork Chops

Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Servings: 4 Pork Chops
Author: Jaclyn

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 4 oz gouda cheese
  • 4 pieces crispy cooked bacon crumbled
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Real Salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar

Instructions

  • Start up your grill so that it's about 400º by the time you're ready to grill your stuffed pork chops.
  • Using a very sharp pairing knife, cut the first pork chop. Starting on the thickest side, cut from side to side. Cut into the chop, leaving about an inch on each side and creating a good-sized pocket, without cutting a hole (which is easier said than done, so cut carefully!).
  • Repeat with remaining pork chops.
  • Cut the gouda into thin slices, then divide into four even piles.
  • Combine the bacon crumbles and chopped basil, then divide into four even piles with the gouda.
  • Stuff those chops, each with a pile of your gouda and goodies 
  • Combine the salt and spices, then pat over each pork chop, coating each side.
  • Place chops, stuffed side up, on the grill, and grill for about 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160º.

By: Jaclyn · Filed Under: Easter Dinner, Gaps Diet, Recipes · Tagged: cheese, dinner, Easter, gaps, gluten-free, grain-free, pork, pork chops, primal, recipes

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