Faux Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Faux Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb bacon, diced; 2 stalks celery, sliced (1 1/2 cups); 1 medium onion, sliced (1 cup); 1 green pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and cleaned; 1 lb crabmeat (fresh or frozen); 1 (10 ounce) box frozen okra, thawed and sliced crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces

Servings: persons

12 lb bacon, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium onion, sliced (1 cup)
1 green pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and cleaned
1 lb crabmeat (fresh or frozen)
1 (10 ounce) box frozen okra, thawed and sliced crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces

1
In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp.
2
With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker.
3
Discard all but a thin coating of fat from the pan.
4
Add the celery, onion, green pepper and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
5
Spoon the vegetables into the cooker and add the broth, tomatoes (with their liquid), Worcestershire, salt and thyme.
6
Cover and cook on low heat for 3 1/2 hours or on high for 1 1/2 hours.
7
Add the shrimp, crabmeat and okra and cook 1/2 hour longer on low heat or 1/4 hour longer on high.
8
Serve with rice.

7710

kcal

Calories

576

Fat

Carbs

569

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb bacon, diced, 2 stalks celery, sliced (1 1/2 cups), 1 medium onion, sliced (1 cup), 1 green pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups), and more.

Yes, Faux 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.

Faux Seafood Gumbo

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