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Seafood Gumbo

Gumbo is our unofficial state dish! Every Creole cook has a favorite gumbo recipe, and this is mine. Since gumbo means okra, that ingredient's a must!

24 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup canola oil
4 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped green pepper
1 cup sliced green onion and tops
4 cups chicken broth
8 cups water
4 cups sliced okra
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cups small shrimp, rinsed and drained, or seafood of your choice
1 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

Directions

In a heavy Dutch oven, combine flour and oil until smooth. Cook over
medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to
medium. Cook and stir about 10 minutes more, or until mixture is
reddish-brown.
Add the onion, celery, green pepper and green onions; cook and stir
for 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, water, okra, paprika, salt,

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Seafood Gumbo (continued)

Directions (continued)

oregano and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered,
for 10 minutes.
Add shrimp and parsley. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes more or
until seafood is done. Remove from heat; stir in Cajun seasoning.
Yield: about 6 quarts.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 175 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 115 mg cholesterol, 1,574 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.