Cajun Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Cajun Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups white rice, cooked; 2 tablespoons flour; 3 tablespoons shortening; 1 cup celery, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 1 large bell pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 quart water; 1 quart chicken broth; 1 (8 ounce) can clam chowder; 1 bay leaf; 5/8 teaspoon thyme; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 lb link sausage, sliced; 1 (12 ounce) package perch fillets, frozen, cut in squares; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra; 1 lb shrimp, cooked; 2 sprigs parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups white rice, cooked
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons shortening
1 cup celery, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 large bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 quart water
1 quart chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can clam chowder
1 bay leaf
5/8 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb link sausage, sliced
1 (12 ounce) package perch fillets, frozen, cut in squares
1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra
1 lb shrimp, cooked
2 sprigs parsley (optional)

1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
2
Make roux by browning flour in melted shortening.
3
Add celery, onions and bell pepper and cook slowly until onion is clear.
4
Add other ingredients with exception of shrimp and parsley.
5
Simmer for at least 1 hour.
6
Add shrimp about 10 minutes before serving.
7
Just before serving add parsley.
8
Serve over hot cooked rice.

622

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups white rice, cooked, 2 tablespoons flour, 3 tablespoons shortening, 1 cup celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Cajun 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.

Cajun Seafood Gumbo

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