Jim'S Famous Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Jim'S Famous Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, shelled; 6 ounces frozen crab; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup oil; 3/4 cup green onion, chopped; 3/4 cup green pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 ham hock; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons parsley; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon Pickapeppa Sauce; 2 teaspoons dry oregano; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (to taste); 10 ounces frozen okra; 1 pint oyster, shucked and drained; 1 1/2 teaspoons file powder

Servings: persons

1 lb shrimp, shelled
6 ounces frozen crab
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup oil
3/4 cup green onion, chopped
3/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 ham hock
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons parsley
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Pickapeppa Sauce
2 teaspoons dry oregano
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (to taste)
10 ounces frozen okra
1 pint oyster, shucked and drained
1 1/2 teaspoons file powder

1
Thaw shrimp and crab if not using fresh.
2
In large saucepan, combine flour and oil.
3
Cook at medium low heat stirring for 30-40 minutes until dark red-brown.
4
Add onions, peppers, celery, broth, ham hock, tomato sauce, undrained tomatoes, parsley, worcestershire sauce, pickapeppa, oregano, bay leaves, paprika, garlic powder and Tabasco.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
6
Remove ham hock, cut off meat.
7
Chop meat and return to pan.
8
Skim off any fat.
9
Add oysters, shrimp and crab.
10
Continue cooking for 15 minutes.
11
Add okra, cook 5 minutes, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
12
Remove bay leaves.
13
Add file powder.

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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

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shrimp, shelled, 6 ounces frozen crab, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup oil, and more.

Yes, Jim'S Famous 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!

Jim'S Famous Seafood Gumbo

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Variations & substitutions

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