Cajun Gumbo Recipe

Name: Cajun Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 3 pounds okra; 1 cup butter, divided; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound sausage, cooked and cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 pound ham, cooked and cubed; 1 pound small or medium shrimp, washed and deveined; 1 pound crab meat, cleaned; File powder; Hot pepper sauce; Cooked rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
3 pounds okra
1 cup butter, divided
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound sausage, cooked and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 pound ham, cooked and cubed
1 pound small or medium shrimp, washed and deveined
1 pound crab meat, cleaned
File powder
Hot pepper sauce
Cooked rice, for serving

1
Boil chicken pieces in 1 gallon of lightly salted water for approximately 1 hour, or until done.
2
Reserve the chicken broth for the base of the gumbo.
3
Wash okra and dry with a paper towel.
4
Cut off the ends of the okra and slice into round pieces.
5
Saute the pieces in a skillet with 1/2-cup of the butter until all of the slime has left the okra.
6
This takes 1/2 hour to 45 minutes.
7
You must stir the okra throughout this process to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
8
Saute the onion, green pepper, and celery in remaining 1/2-cup butter until lightly browned.
9
Place the cooked okra and onion mixture into the chicken broth.
10
Add the basil, thyme, bay leaves, and garlic to the broth.
11
Bring to a boil and let simmer for 15 minutes.
12
Remove skin and bones from chicken, and cut into bite sized pieces, and set aside.
13
Add the chicken, sausage, and ham to the broth at the same time.
14
Return mixture to a boil.
15
Add the shrimp and crabmeat, and cook for another 5 minutes.
16
Season with file, black pepper, and hot pepper, to taste.
17
Serve with rice.

850

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, 3 pounds okra, 1 cup butter, divided, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun 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.

Cajun Gumbo

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