Commander'S Palace Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Commander'S Palace Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups diced onions; 2 cups diced green bell peppers; 1 (28 ounce) can of petite diced tomatoes; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic; 4 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 1/2 lbs frozen cut okra, defrosted; 2 quarts seafood stock; 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined (use the shells to make your seafood stock); 2 dozen oysters, shucked; 1 lb lump crabmeat; 2 tablespoons file powder

Servings: persons

3 cups diced onions
2 cups diced green bell peppers
1 (28 ounce) can of petite diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 lbs frozen cut okra, defrosted
2 quarts seafood stock
2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined (use the shells to make your seafood stock)
2 dozen oysters, shucked
1 lb lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons file powder

1
Combine onions, peppers, tomatoes and their juice, and tomato sauce in a heavy 8 quart pot.
2
Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add thyme, garlic, bay leaves, salt and pepper; blend well, and simmer for 10 minutes.
4
Add okra. When okra is bright in color and is cooked but still crisp, add stock. Bring to a rapid, rolling boil, then lower heat.
5
Add shrimp, oysters, and crab meat and simmer for 15 minutes longer.
6
Combine file powder with 1 cup of the soup. Remove gumbo from heat and stir in the file'-soup mixture. Correct seasoning to taste.
7
Served over cooked rice and season to taste with Tabasco sauce.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups diced onions, 2 cups diced green bell peppers, 1 (28 ounce) can of petite diced tomatoes, 1 cup tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Commander'S Palace 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!

Commander'S Palace Seafood Gumbo

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