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Speedy Seafood Gumbo

5 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

12 servings (3 quarts)

Updated: Oct. 03, 2022
I needed a quick meal one blustery night when my husband was coming home late with the kids. So I threw together this tasty gumbo with ingredients I had on hand, and my family really liked it. Preparing it with instant rice gives us more family time together. —Lori Costo, The Woodlands, Texas
Speedy Seafood Gumbo
Speedy Seafood Gumbo Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water, divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup uncooked instant rice
  • 4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed chicken gumbo soup, undiluted
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut okra
  • 1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and butter; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine remaining ingredients and remaining water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, until heated through. Stir in cooked rice.