Earl Famous Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Earl Famous Seafood Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. flour; Sufficient oil to make roux wet; 1-1 1/2 pound sliced okra; 2 white onions, minced; 1 lg. or possibly 2 med. cans tomatoes; Celery salt to taste; Garlic pwdr to taste; Zataran's crab boil in liquid or possibly bag; Salt to taste; Cayenne red pepper to taste; Raw shrimp, crab or possibly crabmeat, chicken or possibly anything else

Servings: persons

1/2 c. flour
Sufficient oil to make roux wet
1-1 1/2 pound sliced okra
2 white onions, minced
1 lg. or possibly 2 med. cans tomatoes
Celery salt to taste
Garlic pwdr to taste
Zataran's crab boil in liquid or possibly bag
Salt to taste
Cayenne red pepper to taste
Raw shrimp, crab or possibly crabmeat, chicken or possibly anything else

1
With flour and oil make a roux; dark brown.
2
Stir constantly to avoid burning.
3
Add in soy sauce or possibly Kitchen Bouquet to help darken faster.
4
Add in hot water slowly to the dark roux, stirring constantly to avoid lumping.
5
Add in onions to roux and simmer about 5 min.
6
Okra should be simmered till no longer stringy - don't burn!
7
May take 30-45 min.
8
Add in roux, okra, onion, tomatoes and spices in large pot and add in 4-5 qts of water.
9
If you use the bag crab boil, be careful not to burst the bag and only leave it for about 1 hour.
10
Allow this to simmer about 2 hrs stirring sometimes (minimum 1 1/2 hrs).
11
After 1 1/2-2 hrs, add in the meat and allow to cook 30-45 min for seafood or possibly 1-1 1/2 hrs for chicken.
12
Don't over cook seafood.

134

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. flour, Sufficient oil to make roux wet, 1-1 1/2 pound sliced okra, 2 white onions, minced, and more.

Yes, Earl Famous Seafood Gumbo Recipe 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!