Louisiana Gumbo Recipe

Name: Louisiana Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 c. chopped celery; 1 c. chopped green pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 c. chicken broth; 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes (in juice), undrained; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sliced okra; 1 to 3 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/2 tsp. red pepper; 1/2 tsp. white pepper; 1 Tbsp. file (greenish-brown powder made from dried sassafras leaves); 3/4 lb. cooked, shredded chicken or 2 (5 oz.) cans chicken chunks (ez route); 1/2 lb. uncooked, shelled and deveined shrimp or 2 (5 oz.) cans shrimp (ez route); 4 or 5 red hot links or sausage of one's choice; 1/2 lb. crab meat or 2 (5 oz.) cans crab meat (ez route); 3 c. cooked rice (1 c. uncooked)

Servings: persons

3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 c. chicken broth
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes (in juice), undrained
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sliced okra
1 to 3 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 Tbsp. file (greenish-brown powder made from dried sassafras leaves)
3/4 lb. cooked, shredded chicken or 2 (5 oz.) cans chicken chunks (ez route)
1/2 lb. uncooked, shelled and deveined shrimp or 2 (5 oz.) cans shrimp (ez route)
4 or 5 red hot links or sausage of one's choice
1/2 lb. crab meat or 2 (5 oz.) cans crab meat (ez route)
3 c. cooked rice (1 c. uncooked)

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["In a large saucepot, heat oil. Add flour and cook over low heat, stirring often, until ""roux"" (roux-a flavor base for gumbos, soups, sauces or gravies.", "It's a slowly cooked mixture of flour and oil.", "Another name for it is Cajun napalm) turns dark brown in color and develops a nutty aroma.", "Add onion, celery, green pepper and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender. Slowly add chicken broth, a little at a time, stirring after each addition.", "Stir in tomatoes and juice, okra, bay leaf or leaves, file and the 3 peppers. Bring to a boil.", "Add chicken, shrimp, hot links or sausage and crab meat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.", "Serve with rice and Tabasco sauce, if desired.", "I prefer to place the rice in the gumbo for about 5 minutes prior to serving. Serves 6 to 8."]

1367

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1 c. chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Louisiana 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.

Louisiana Gumbo

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