BgCtGal's Quick & Easy Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: BgCtGal's Quick & Easy Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup onion, sweet red yellow orange peppers, chopped; 1/2 packages smoked sausage (your choice); 1 tomato; 1 boneless chicken breast; 2 small chicken boullion cube; 1 small beef boullion cube; 1 packages medium gulf shrimp; 1 packages shelled crawfish tails Bordeux brand; 2 can lump white crabmeat; 1 lb bay scallops; 1 can tomato soup; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for Roux); 1/8 cup vegetable oil; 3 slice butter (for roux color); 1 tbsp cajun or creole seasoning; 1 tbsp Gumbo file (optional for those who don't like Okra); packages frozen Okra (Optional); 1 cup chicken broth

Servings: persons

1 cup onion, sweet red yellow orange peppers, chopped
1/2 packages smoked sausage (your choice)
1 tomato
1 boneless chicken breast
2 small chicken boullion cube
1 small beef boullion cube
1 packages medium gulf shrimp
1 packages shelled crawfish tails Bordeux brand
2 can lump white crabmeat
1 lb bay scallops
1 can tomato soup
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for Roux)
1/8 cup vegetable oil
3 slice butter (for roux color)
1 tbsp cajun or creole seasoning
1 tbsp Gumbo file (optional for those who don't like Okra)
packages frozen Okra (Optional)
1 cup chicken broth

1
Cook oil and flour to make Roux.
2
Keep flour and oil on low stirring periodically to keep from burning.
3
Butter helps to darken the Roux.
4
(Can be baked in oven until desired color too!)
5
Once Roux is desired color, add all vegetables, sausage, chicken, and all seasonings.
6
Cook 20 minutes.
7
Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes and tomato soup cook 30 minutes stirring occassionally
8
Add lump crab, crawfish, shrimp cook 10 minutes
9
Add bay scallops (medium to small) your desire
10
Add Gumbo File (optional) cook another 10 to 15 Mins
11
Eat with Rice or Oyster crackers

573

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup onion, sweet red yellow orange peppers, chopped, 1/2 packages smoked sausage (your choice), 1 tomato, 1 boneless chicken breast, and more.

Yes, BgCtGal's Quick & Easy Seafood Gumbo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

BgCtGal's Quick & Easy Seafood Gumbo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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