Cajun Gumbo(8 To 10 Servings) Recipe

Name: Cajun Gumbo(8 To 10 Servings)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 2 green peppers, diced; 12 chicken pieces (legs and thighs); 1/4 tsp. bay leaves, crushed; 1 tsp. salt; 4 c. peeled tomatoes (canned); 1 1/2 lb. fish fillets, cut in 2-inch pieces; 1 lb. raw shrimp (medium), cleaned and deveined; 3 c. chopped okra or 2 (10 oz.) frozen pkg.; 2 Tbsp. flour; 4 celery stalks, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 tsp. pepper flakes; 1/4 tsp. thyme (powdered); 1 c. chicken stock; 6 oz. crab meat

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 green peppers, diced
12 chicken pieces (legs and thighs)
1/4 tsp. bay leaves, crushed
1 tsp. salt
4 c. peeled tomatoes (canned)
1 1/2 lb. fish fillets, cut in 2-inch pieces
1 lb. raw shrimp (medium), cleaned and deveined
3 c. chopped okra or 2 (10 oz.) frozen pkg.
2 Tbsp. flour
4 celery stalks, sliced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 tsp. pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. thyme (powdered)
1 c. chicken stock
6 oz. crab meat

1
Place bacon in a large heavy cast-iron pot and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Remove bacon; drain.
3
Remove two tablespoons fat and add flour to make a roux, stirring until light brown.
4
Reserve.
5
To pot drippings, add onion, celery, peppers and garlic.
6
Stir, cooking until vegetables are just limp.
7
Add chicken.
8
Mix well; cover and cook for 25 minutes over low to moderate heat.
9
Add pepper flakes, bay leaves, thyme and salt. Drain canned tomatoes, reserving liquid, and chop up.
10
Add with liquid to chicken.
11
Bring to a boil; add the roux and stir well. Reduce heat.
12
Add fish, shrimp, okra, crab meat and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; cover.
13
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
14
Crumble reserved bacon and sprinkle over top.

1211

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

166

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 6 slices bacon, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 2 green peppers, diced, 12 chicken pieces (legs and thighs), and more.

Yes, Cajun Gumbo(8 To 10 Servings) 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(8 To 10 Servings)

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