Gumbo - Cajun Style Recipe

Name: Gumbo - Cajun Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lard or shortening; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1 large onions chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1/2 cup celery chopped; 1 tablespoon parsley leaves chopped; 1 each green bell peppers chopped; 12 ounces tomato paste; 1 cup water; 1 can tuna fish drained and flaked; 7 ounces shrimp tiny shrimp, (7oz), drained; 1 teaspoon file' powder; 1 x rice steamed, prepared

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons lard or shortening
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1 large onions chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup celery chopped
1 tablespoon parsley leaves chopped
1 each green bell peppers chopped
12 ounces tomato paste
1 cup water
1 can tuna fish drained and flaked
7 ounces shrimp tiny shrimp, (7oz), drained
1 teaspoon file' powder
1 x rice steamed, prepared

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Guaranteed to conjure up dreams of moss-draped oaks and the bayou.
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This was developed with the help of a Cajun friend's memory of watching his mama cook it every Friday night when he was a boy in Louisiana.
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Making a 'roux' with the flour and lard is the most important part and the secret of a good gumbo.
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Be careful and don't let it burn.
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In a heavy pan, melt the lard (shortening: over very low heat.
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Add flour and stir continuously until it turns a tawny brown color (it may take as long as 15 minutes, but don't rush it because if it burns, the gumbo will be ruined).
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Now add the onion, garlic, celery, parsley, and green pepper and braise about 5 mintues, being careful, again, not to burn it.
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Add tomato puree, 1 cup water, tuna, and shrimp and simmer for 45 minutes.
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Add file' powder and serve over fluffy steam rice.

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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: 2 tablespoons lard or shortening, 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose, 1 large onions chopped, 2 cloves garlic minced, and more.

Yes, Gumbo - Cajun Style 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.

Gumbo - Cajun Style

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