Jen Couch's Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Jen Couch's Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1/2 cup flour; 1 lg. bell pepper, chopped; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 lg. onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped; 1 lb. crab meat pick over carefully; 3 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 pint oysters (and liquor); 2 cans (10 oz. each) tomatoes; 4 bay leaves; 2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. pepper; 2 pkg. frozen okra (bags, not bricks); 1 tsp. ground ginger; 6 cups water; Gumbo file

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 lg. bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 lg. onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
1 lb. crab meat pick over carefully
3 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pint oysters (and liquor)
2 cans (10 oz. each) tomatoes
4 bay leaves
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 pkg. frozen okra (bags, not bricks)
1 tsp. ground ginger
6 cups water
Gumbo file

1
In a large stock pot, add butter and flour.
2
Make a dark brown roux, but be careful not to burn.
3
Add bell pepper, celery, onion and garlic; stir well.
4
As the vegetables begin to sweat, add the tomatoes with the liquid, water and the oyster liquor (any liquid with the oysters).
5
Add all the spices (except the gumbo file) and bring to a boil.
6
Add okra and simmer for 1 hour, stirring frequently from the bottom to prevent sticking.
7
Add shrimp and simmer for 30 minutes.
8
Add oysters and crab; simmer for 15 minutes longer.
9
Serve over rice and sprinkle with file powder.

865

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup flour, 1 lg. bell pepper, chopped, 2 stalks celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Jen Couch's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jen Couch's Seafood Gumbo

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Variations & substitutions

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