Seafood Gumbo

Name: Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 24 servings (6 quarts).
Cuisine: Cajun Dinner Recipes, Cajun Recipes, Cajun Stew Recipes, Gumbo
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 onions; 4 cups chicken broth; 8 cups water; 4 cups sliced okra; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon 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

Gumbo is one dish that makes Louisiana cuisine so famous. We live across the state line in Texas and can’t seem to get enough of this traditional gumbo recipe that features okra, shrimp, spicy seasonings and what is called the holy trinity—onions, green peppers and celery. This recipe calls for seafood, but you could also use chicken, duck or sausage. —Ruth Aubey, San Antonio, Texas

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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 onions
4 cups chicken broth
8 cups water
4 cups sliced okra
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon 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, 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.

Is gumbo better the next day?

Seafood gumbo is one of those dishes that tastes better over time once all of the ingredients have a chance to meld together and strengthen in flavor. Rest easy that your leftovers will be just as tasty the next day. By the way, here’s how long leftovers last.

What gives gumbo its flavor?

Traditionally, a dark roux gives gumbo its flavor. In our seafood gumbo recipe, we combine flour and oil until it’s smooth and deep in color. The “holy trinity” of Cajun cooking, also known as onions, bell peppers and celery, also add flavor depth. Finally, a variety of seasonings—including paprika, salt, pepper, oregano and Cajun seasoning—give your gumbo recipe a spicy kick.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 166 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 900mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

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2124arizona

Aug 4, 2017

The Cajun flavors come together nicely here and the taste is great!!
brackeen8807

Mar 18, 2015

very good recipe; I added rice to the gumbo after was done at the same time that I added the shrimp. This thicken it somewhat . I also cut down on the salt. I also added Andouille sausage to give it more of a cajun style taste.
bubba78236

Mar 7, 2014

Easy to follow. Family loved it over rice.
CentralIowaLaddy

Mar 1, 2014

This is a huge recipe. Can it be frozen? I'd hate to think my husband and I would be eating this for at least a week. Not a good idea. Help.
ClydeWoman

Jan 10, 2014

Since I have never made gumbo before, this was a good, non-intimidating recipe to start with.
mo4sho

Sep 25, 2012

I absolutely love this recipe! I made it last night and it was a hit with my kids! I added turkey sausage and chicken to make it the "official" New Orleans style gumbo! It was DELICIOUS!!!
MSCHERIEHOWARD

Mar 5, 2011

THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME I EVER MADE GUMBO AND IT WAS GREAT. I WILL DEFINATELY BE MAKING MORE
ggoff1

Sep 18, 2010

this is THE best gumbo we've ever made....we cooked our roux in the oven at 350 for about 2 hours until it was chocolate brown...we also omitted 4 of the 8 cups of water and added 2 15 ounce cans of stewed tomatoes...DEFINITELY on our list to make again....thanks so much.

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