Shrimp and Scallop Gumbo

Today’s Menu: Shrimp and Scallop Gumbo
It’s a cold and snowy day here in Ohio so what could be better than Gumbo! What a great comfort food and easy to make and fits well into diets for those watching their weight and low carb for those with diabetes like myself. I again used the Luzianne Gumbo Dinner Kit. I served it with Cornbread Ears.

Ingredients
1 Pound of Shrimp and Sea Scallops
4 Slices of Turkey Bacon
2 Russet Potatoes (Diced)
6 Cups of Water
2 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pepper, Sea Salt for seasoning
1 Box of Luzianne Gumbo Dinner Kit

*Dice the Russet Potatoes and microwave for 4 minutes to soften
*Fry Bacon and set aside when done.
*In a 4-5 Quart pot,bring water and Olive Oil to a boil
*Add Luzianne Gumbo while stirring
*Empty half of the Red Pepper Packet into the Gumbo. Put remainder aside.
*Reduce Heat , Cover and simmer for 18 minutes. Meanwhile quarter the Sea Scallops, peel the raw Shrimp, and crumble the Turkey Bacon.
*Taste, and if desired, add remaining Red Pepper from packet and Sea Salt. Add the Shrimp, Scallops, Crumbled Turkey Bacon, and Potatoes. Cover and continue to simmer for 7 more minutes.