Gumbo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c oil; 3/4 c flour; 1 onion; 3 stalks celery; 1 lb medium shrimp, cleaned, deveined and cut in half; 3 can chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 beef bouillon cube; Worcestershire sauce to taste; 1 bell pepper; 1 can tomatoes, chopped; 1 lb lump crab meat; 1 T + 1 t sugar; 1/2 box frozen okra; red and black pepper to taste; salt to taste; File; 1 Qt water

Servings: persons

1/2 c oil
3/4 c flour
1 onion
3 stalks celery
1 lb medium shrimp, cleaned, deveined and cut in half
3 can chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 beef bouillon cube
Worcestershire sauce to taste
1 bell pepper
1 can tomatoes, chopped
1 lb lump crab meat
1 T + 1 t sugar
1/2 box frozen okra
red and black pepper to taste
salt to taste
File
1 Qt water

1
In large dutch oven or heavy pot make roux using oil and flour, brown to deep brown over medium heat, be careful not to burn.
2
More oil may be added if necessary. In large pot, chop onions, bell pepper and celery, saute until onion is clear.
3
Add chicken broth, roux, tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper and 1 qt water.
4
Simmer for 30 minutes.
5
Add okra and shrimp, simmer 20 minutes more, until okra is done.
6
Add crab meat and after 5 minutes, 1/3 bottle of File. Let cool and reheat before serving. You may need to add additional water.

1243

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

133

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c oil, 3/4 c flour, 1 onion, 3 stalks celery, and more.

Yes, 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.

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