Louisiana Gumbo Recipe

Name: Louisiana Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. okra, sliced; 2 Tbsp. flour; 4 Tbsp. shortening; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 c. chopped celery; 1 can stewed tomatoes (16 oz.); 1 doz. Louisiana crabs or 2 California crabs, cleaned; 1 jar oysters (8 oz.); 2 sprigs parsley, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig each thyme and sweet basil; 2 qt. water; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled; 1 tsp. file; 1 lb. hot smoked sausage

Servings: persons

1 lb. okra, sliced
2 Tbsp. flour
4 Tbsp. shortening
2 medium onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. chopped celery
1 can stewed tomatoes (16 oz.)
1 doz. Louisiana crabs or 2 California crabs, cleaned
1 jar oysters (8 oz.)
2 sprigs parsley, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 sprig each thyme and sweet basil
2 qt. water
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled
1 tsp. file
1 lb. hot smoked sausage

1
Fry okra in 2 tablespoons shortening for about 20 minutes. In another saucepan, make roux with remaining shortening and flour.
2
Add onions, celery and garlic.
3
Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
4
Add okra, tomatoes, parsley, bay leaf, thyme, sweet basil and water.
5
Simmer for 30 minutes.
6
Add salt and pepper. Add peeled, deveined and washed shrimp and crabs (break off and crack the claws and cut the body in half).
7
Simmer 10 minutes longer.
8
Add oysters and sausage; let simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
9
Stir in file just before serving.
10
Serve with cooked rice.

188

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 lb. okra, sliced, 2 Tbsp. flour, 4 Tbsp. shortening, 2 medium onions, chopped, 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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