Louisiana Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Louisiana Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large Tbsp. oil; 3 large Tbsp. flour; 2 large onions, chopped; 3 c. okra, chopped; 2 Tbsp. oil; 1 can tomatoes; 3 pods garlic, minced; 2 qt. water; salt and black and red pepper; 1/2 c. parsley, finely chopped; 1/2 c. green onion tops, finely chopped; 2 lb. shrimp; 1/2 pt. oysters; 1 can crabmeat; several whole crabs, cleaned and their claws

Servings: persons

3 large Tbsp. oil
3 large Tbsp. flour
2 large onions, chopped
3 c. okra, chopped
2 Tbsp. oil
1 can tomatoes
3 pods garlic, minced
2 qt. water
salt and black and red pepper
1/2 c. parsley, finely chopped
1/2 c. green onion tops, finely chopped
2 lb. shrimp
1/2 pt. oysters
1 can crabmeat
several whole crabs, cleaned and their claws

1
Make roux of oil and flour, stirring constantly, until dark brown.
2
Add shrimp to roux and cook for a few minutes.
3
Set aside.
4
Smother okra and onions in oil.
5
Add tomatoes and garlic when okra is almost done.
6
Cook a few minutes longer, then add water and salt and pepper.
7
Combine shrimp roux mixture with okra and simmer for about 30 minutes.
8
Add oysters, crabmeat and whole crabs; simmer until crabs are cooked.
9
Add parsley and green onions; simmer another 15 to 20 minutes.
10
Serve over rice and let each person add fresh file to their taste.

1399

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large Tbsp. oil, 3 large Tbsp. flour, 2 large onions, chopped, 3 c. okra, chopped, and more.

Yes, Louisiana 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.

Louisiana Seafood Gumbo

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