Mamas Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Mamas Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped; 4 cups water or shrimp stock (see below); 2 6-ounce cans tomato paste; 2 pounds large shrimp (21/25 count), peeled and deveined; 1 pound jumbo lump or lump crabmeat, picked over for cartilage; hot sauce, for seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon file powder (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
4 cups water or shrimp stock (see below)
2 6-ounce cans tomato paste
2 pounds large shrimp (21/25 count), peeled and deveined
1 pound jumbo lump or lump crabmeat, picked over for cartilage
hot sauce, for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon file powder (optional)

1
In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
2
Add the flour, stirring slowly and constantly, and cook to a medium-brown roux, about 30 minutes.
3
Add the onion and bell pepper and stir to combine.
4
Cook until the vegetables have wilted and are lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the water and tomato paste and stir to combine.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Bring to a boil over high heat.
8
Decrease the heat to low and cover.
9
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavorful and thickened, 11/2 to 2 hours.
10
Add the shrimp and crabmeat and stir to combine.
11
Continue cooking over very low heat until the shrimp are cooked through, an additional 10 minutes.
12
Season with hot sauce and stir in the file powder, if using.
13
Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
14
Serve with rice pilaf.

580

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 onion, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Mamas 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.

Mamas Seafood Gumbo

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