Louisiana Gumbo Recipe

Name: Louisiana Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 to 5 celery stalks, cut; 1 to 2 bell peppers, cut; 1 to 2 onions, cut; clove garlic; bay leaves; gumbo fila; red pepper; sausages, cut (hot or mild); salt and pepper; chicken gizzards, cut; chicken wings, split and browned; 1 to 2 cans okra; 1 can tomatoes; 1 1/2 lb. shrimp; 2 to 3 pkg. dry shrimp; 1/4 c. flour; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil or shortening; crabs

Servings: persons

4 to 5 celery stalks, cut
1 to 2 bell peppers, cut
1 to 2 onions, cut
clove garlic
bay leaves
gumbo fila
red pepper
sausages, cut (hot or mild)
salt and pepper
chicken gizzards, cut
chicken wings, split and browned
1 to 2 cans okra
1 can tomatoes
1 1/2 lb. shrimp
2 to 3 pkg. dry shrimp
1/4 c. flour
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil or shortening
crabs

1
Saute onions, bell peppers, celery and garlic until tender.
2
If using frozen okra, add to onion mixture and continue to cook for about 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Prepare gravy mixture (flour and oil) until dark brown.
4
Make sure gravy is thick.
5
While preparing the gravy, put your pot on with the crab and dry shrimp in the water. Once the gravy mixture and onion mixture is done, add to the water along with the sausage, gizzard, seasoning and tomatoes.
6
Let cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
7
Add chicken wings and shrimp and let cook for another hour.
8
Serve over rice.

391

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 to 5 celery stalks, cut, 1 to 2 bell peppers, cut, 1 to 2 onions, cut, clove garlic, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Louisiana Gumbo

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Variations & substitutions

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