Jordan Babineaux's Gumbo Texas Style Recipe

Name: Jordan Babineaux's Gumbo Texas Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cooking oil; 2 1/2 cups flour; 2 stewing chickens; 3 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon red pepper; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 2 tablespoons dried rosemary; 1 cup green pepper, diced; 1 cup celery, diced; 1 cup onion, chopped; 3 pounds smoked sausage, sliced in thin pieces; 2 pounds crab legs; 1 pound shrimp, cleaned and deveined; 2 or 3 cans oysters; Cooked rice or crackers, as an accompaniment

Servings: persons

1 cup cooking oil
2 1/2 cups flour
2 stewing chickens
3 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
1 cup green pepper, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup onion, chopped
3 pounds smoked sausage, sliced in thin pieces
2 pounds crab legs
1 pound shrimp, cleaned and deveined
2 or 3 cans oysters
Cooked rice or crackers, as an accompaniment

1
To make roux, heat the oil in heavy skillet until very hot.
2
Add the flour a little at a time, stirring constantly, until it forms a paste.
3
Lower heat and continue to stir until dark brown, do not burn
4
Turn off heat and continue to stir until mixture stops bubbling.
5
Fill large pot half full with water.
6
Season the chicken with the garlic powder, black pepper, red pepper and salt.
7
Add the chicken, basil, rosemary, green pepper, celery, onion, sausage, crab legs and roux to the pot.
8
Bring to full boil, stirring constantly to keep roux from sticking to bottom.
9
Reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
10
Add the shrimp, simmer about 30 minutes longer.
11
Add the oysters and cook 5 minutes more.
12
Serve with rice or crackers.

1081

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cooking oil, 2 1/2 cups flour, 2 stewing chickens, 3 tablespoons garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Jordan Babineaux's Gumbo Texas 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jordan Babineaux's Gumbo Texas Style

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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