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Louisiana Seafood Gumbo

Louisiana Seafood Gumbo

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Louisiana Seafood Gumbo is a delightful and hearty dish that captures the vibrant essence of Creole cooking. Bursting with bold flavors, this comforting stew features succulent shrimp, sweet crab, and the iconic Holy Trinity of bell peppers, celery, and onions. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this gumbo will warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s a dish that you’ll want to make again and again. Serve it over fluffy white rice for an authentic experience that everyone will love!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 lb chicken sausage (sliced)
  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 lb crab meat
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 2 celery stalks (chopped)
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 6 cups chicken or seafood stock
  • 1 cup sliced okra
  • Cajun seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the roux by heating flour and vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir for 20-30 minutes until deep brown.
  2. Add chopped bell pepper, celery, onion, and garlic; sauté until softened (5-7 minutes).
  3. Stir in chicken sausage along with seasonings; cook until browned.
  4. Pour in stock and optional diced tomatoes; bring to a boil then simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. Add okra; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Finally, stir in shrimp and crab meat; cook until shrimp is pink (5-7 minutes).
  7. Adjust seasoning with Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce to taste before serving over white rice.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Creole

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg