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Louisiana Seafood Gumbo

Louisiana Seafood Gumbo: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Fix

Experience the rich and bold flavors of Louisiana Seafood Gumbo, a perfect blend of shrimp, crab, and andouille sausage in a comforting stew.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Creole
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roux
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free flour as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil such as canola
For the Gumbo
  • 1 lb andouille sausage or chorizo, seafood-only if preferred
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup crab meat lump or claw
  • 1 medium green bell pepper or red/yellow bell pepper
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 medium onion yellow or white onion
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken or seafood stock homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup okra or filé powder as a substitute
For Flavoring
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon thyme fresh is ideal, dried will do
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust based on preference
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Whisk together the flour and vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat to create a roux. Cook while whisking continuously for 20–30 minutes until it turns a rich dark brown color.
  2. Stir in the chopped green bell pepper, celery, onion, and minced garlic, and sauté for around 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the sliced andouille sausage, bay leaves, thyme, and Cajun seasoning. Cook for another 5–7 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken or seafood stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Mix in the sliced okra and allow to simmer for an additional 10 minutes until tender.
  6. Stir in the shrimp and crab meat. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  7. Adjust seasoning with Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve hot over cooked white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh herbs for added flavor and color.

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