Gumbo

Name: Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 12 c. water; 2 lb. peeled shrimp, deveined; 1 lb. crabmeat and claws (alt. chicken and sausage); 1 stick margarine; 1 c. flour; 2 c. okra, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 8 oz. chopped tomatoes or tomato sauce; 2 cloves garlic; 2 Tbsp. Creole seasoning; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 2 bay leaves

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Gumbo – a delicious recipe with water, peeled shrimp, crabmeat, margarine, flour, okra. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

12 c. water
2 lb. peeled shrimp, deveined
1 lb. crabmeat and claws (alt. chicken and sausage)
1 stick margarine
1 c. flour
2 c. okra, chopped
1 onion, chopped
8 oz. chopped tomatoes or tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic
2 Tbsp. Creole seasoning
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 bay leaves

1
Mix margarine and flour together in a heavy pot.
2
Cook over low heat, stirring until roux becomes dark brown.
3
Add onion, okra, garlic and bell pepper; saute until tender.
4
Add water and seasoning.
5
Cook 1 hour.
6
Add meat and tomatoes.
7
Cook 1 more hour.
8
Serve in soup plate over boiled rice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 c. water, 2 lb. peeled shrimp, deveined, 1 lb. crabmeat and claws (alt. chicken and sausage), 1 stick margarine, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Seafood

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