Crab Boil in Gitchi Gitchi Ila Sauce Recipe

Name: Crab Boil in Gitchi Gitchi Ila Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large yellow onions, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced; 10 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups salted butter; 4 quarts chicken broth; 2 ½ tablespoons rosemary; 4 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 16 ounces clam juice; 6 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 -3 cups red rose wine; 2 -4 lbs shrimp (add all you see fit); 4 -5 pieces crab legs (King or Snow or Dungeness, add all you see fit); 3 -4 lbs smoked sausage (add all you see fit); 6 red potatoes (add all you see fit); 6 pieces corn on the cob, halves (add all you see fit); 4 tablespoons red hot sauce; 2 lbs French bread

Servings: persons

2 large yellow onions, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
10 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups salted butter
4 quarts chicken broth
2 ½ tablespoons rosemary
4 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
16 ounces clam juice
6 tablespoons tomato paste
2 -3 cups red rose wine
2 -4 lbs shrimp (add all you see fit)
4 -5 pieces crab legs (King or Snow or Dungeness, add all you see fit)
3 -4 lbs smoked sausage (add all you see fit)
6 red potatoes (add all you see fit)
6 pieces corn on the cob, halves (add all you see fit)
4 tablespoons red hot sauce
2 lbs French bread

1
Fry onion, celery, garlic in butter until fragrant and soft in large gumbo pot.
2
Take all the spices (rosemary, thyme, pepper, fennel seed, red pepper flakes) and crush them in a bullet or wt a pestle mortar.
3
Pour in broth, and mix in the crushed spices, clam juice & tomato paste (I use knorr chicken bouillon powder mixed in water boiled for my broth, no salt needed if used).
4
Place cover on pot and bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5
Stir wine into the broth and continue to simmer and occasionally stir for 1 hours.
6
After 1 hour, add all of the seafood, sausage, potatoes & corn, let simmer for 1 hour.
7
C'est si bon!
8
Serve with the French Bread (sometimes I brown the bread with a little olive oil).

1696

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large yellow onions, diced, 2 celery ribs, diced, 10 garlic cloves, minced, 2 cups salted butter, and more.

Yes, Crab Boil in Gitchi Gitchi Ila Sauce 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.

Crab Boil in Gitchi Gitchi Ila Sauce

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions