Description
A hearty and flavorful Louisiana Seafood Gumbo made with fresh seafood, smoked sausage, and a rich, dark roux.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound crab meat
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken or seafood stock
- 1 cup okra, sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Chopped green onions and parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Roux: Heat vegetable oil over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook until a dark brown color is achieved (20-30 minutes), stirring constantly.
- Add the Vegetables: Stir in diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Incorporate the Sausage: Add sliced andouille sausage and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add Stock Gradually: Slowly pour in stock while stirring to prevent lumps, allowing the mixture to bubble gently.
- Add the Seafood: Fold in shrimp, crab meat, okra, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the gumbo over cooked rice and garnish with green onions and parsley.
Notes
Using high-quality ingredients significantly impacts the flavor. Prep all ingredients ahead of time for a smoother cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg