Description
Louisiana Seafood Gumbo is a rich and hearty dish that captures the essence of Southern cooking. This flavorful stew combines fresh shrimp, succulent crab, and smoky andouille sausage, all simmered in a deeply satisfying broth made from the Holy Trinity of vegetables: bell peppers, onions, and celery. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this gumbo not only warms the heart but also serves as a canvas for your culinary creativity. With its balanced blend of spices and ingredients, Louisiana Seafood Gumbo is sure to impress your guests while providing the comfort of home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 lb andouille sausage
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 lb crab meat
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 6 cups chicken or seafood stock
- bay leaves
- thyme
- Cajun seasoning
- Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine flour and vegetable oil to create a roux. Stir continuously for 20–30 minutes until deep brown.
- Add chopped bell pepper, celery, onion, and minced garlic to the roux; cook until softened.
- Stir in sliced sausage along with bay leaves, thyme, and Cajun seasoning; cook until slightly browned.
- Pour in stock and optional diced tomatoes; bring to boil then reduce heat to simmer for 45 minutes.
- Add okra (or filé powder) and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Finally, fold in shrimp and crab meat; cook until shrimp is pink and opaque (about 5–7 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning with Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper; garnish with green onions and parsley before serving over rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg