Great Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Great Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 2 large onions, chopped; ¾ cup green onion, chopped; 2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons tony chachere creole seasoning; 1 lb crabmeat, picked; ½ cup oil; 1 large bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon crab boil, liquid; 1 quart water; 5 lbs shrimp

Servings: persons

1 cup flour
2 large onions, chopped
¾ cup green onion, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tony chachere creole seasoning
1 lb crabmeat, picked
½ cup oil
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon crab boil, liquid
1 quart water
5 lbs shrimp

1
Make a roux using flour and oil.
2
Mix in heavy pot.
3
Cook slowly and stir constantly.
4
It takes 45 min.
5
to 1 hour to cook roux to color of Hershey chocolate bar.
6
Flour taste will be gone if cooked in this manner.
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Add onions and bell pepper.
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Simmer on low heat until onions are clear.
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Add tomato sauce and crab boil.
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Add 1 quart of water.
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Add Kitchen Bouquet as desired for color.
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Cook slowly about 30 min.
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Add green onions and Parsley.
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Add another quart of water.
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Cook some more.
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Add Creole Seasoning and crab meat.
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Let simmer about 45 min.
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Add Shrimp about 20 minutes before ready to serve.
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(You may also add Crawfish, Oysters, Fish or any other seafood you desire.)
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Makes approx.
21
2 gallons.

1024

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

141

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, 2 large onions, chopped, ¾ cup green onion, chopped, 2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Great 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.

Great Seafood Gumbo

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