Mama'S Cajun Gumbo Recipe

Name: Mama'S Cajun Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. hot links, cut in bite size pieces; 4 Tbsp. flour; 2 lb. plus shrimp, peeled and cleaned; 1 lb. crabmeat; bacon fat; 2 stalks celery; 2 bell peppers; 3 medium onion; 2 (2 lb.) cans peeled tomatoes; 1 can tomato paste; 1 Tbsp. plus file

Servings: persons

1 lb. hot links, cut in bite size pieces
4 Tbsp. flour
2 lb. plus shrimp, peeled and cleaned
1 lb. crabmeat
bacon fat
2 stalks celery
2 bell peppers
3 medium onion
2 (2 lb.) cans peeled tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 Tbsp. plus file

1
Start a pound or so of hot, smoked stuffed sausage in a quart of water.
2
Add shrimp and crabmeat.
3
Let this mixture simmer while you dice celery, bell peppers and onions.
4
Fry these in bacon fat over low heat until done but not brown.
5
(A covered skillet is best for this.)
6
When done, add to seafood mixture and continue simmering.
7
Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
8
In bacon fat, brown four heaping tablespoons flour until very, very brown.
9
This roux is one of the flavor secrets of a good gumbo.
10
Add roux to simmering mixture very carefully to avoid excessive steaming.
11
Add one tablespoon of powdered gumbo file and taste.
12
Add more file and/or salt to suit your taste.
13
Serve the gumbo in large bowls over fluffy white rice.
14
Garlic-buttered French bread and tossed green salad usually complete the meal for our gumbo crowd.
15
Serves about 10.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. hot links, cut in bite size pieces, 4 Tbsp. flour, 2 lb. plus shrimp, peeled and cleaned, 1 lb. crabmeat, and more.

Yes, Mama'S Cajun 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.

Mama'S Cajun Gumbo

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