Gumbo With Crab, Shrimp And Chicken Recipe

Name: Gumbo With Crab, Shrimp And Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. ham, cut into pieces; 2 c. chopped onoin; 2/3 c. chopped green pepper; 1/2 c. chopped green onion tops; 2 Tbsp. finely minced fresh parsley; 6 to 8 finely minced garlic cloves; 1 frying chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb.), cut up; 2/3 c. vegetable oil; 2/3 c. flour; 2 qt. cold water; 3 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. black pepper; pinch of cayenne; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 3 whole bay leaves; 2 1/2 to 3 Tbsp. file powder; 2 lb. raw peeled shrimp; up to 1 lb. crabmeat (as desired)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. ham, cut into pieces
2 c. chopped onoin
2/3 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped green onion tops
2 Tbsp. finely minced fresh parsley
6 to 8 finely minced garlic cloves
1 frying chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb.), cut up
2/3 c. vegetable oil
2/3 c. flour
2 qt. cold water
3 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
pinch of cayenne
1 tsp. dried thyme
3 whole bay leaves
2 1/2 to 3 Tbsp. file powder
2 lb. raw peeled shrimp
up to 1 lb. crabmeat (as desired)

1
Brown chicken in oil.
2
Remove and make a roux by gradually adding flour to remaining oil.
3
Cook, stirring constantly over low/medium heat until roux takes color of milk chocolate.
4
Add ham, onion, green pepper, onion tops, parsley and garlic. Continue cooking for 10 minutes, stirring.
5
Add 1/4 cup water, chicken pieces and all seasoning except file powder.
6
Mix thoroughly. Keep heat low, add remaining water and bring to a boil, stirring gently.
7
Simmer 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
8
Remove chicken from bones, cut in small pieces and return to pot.
9
Add shrimp, cook a few minutes.
10
Add crabmeat, bring to a simmer.
11
Let simmer die down, add file powder, stir and let stand in pot a few minutes.
12
Serve over rice in bowls.
13
Serves six or more.

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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 lb. ham, cut into pieces, 2 c. chopped onoin, 2/3 c. chopped green pepper, 1/2 c. chopped green onion tops, and more.

Yes, Gumbo With Crab, Shrimp And Chicken 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 With Crab, Shrimp And Chicken

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