Mississippi Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Mississippi Seafood Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 c. flour; 2 tbsp. oil or possibly bacon drippings; 3 lg. minced onion; 1 celery stalk; 1 lg. green pepper, minced; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 (10 ounce.) frzn okra; 2 tbsp. gumbo file; 1 teaspoon oregano; Salt & pepper to taste; Dash of Tabasco; 2 (16 ounce.) cans tomatoes; 3 pound peeled, raw shrimp; 1 pound crab meat or possibly 6-8 crab bodies, cooked; Cooked rice

Servings: persons

1/3 c. flour
2 tbsp. oil or possibly bacon drippings
3 lg. minced onion
1 celery stalk
1 lg. green pepper, minced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (10 ounce.) frzn okra
2 tbsp. gumbo file
1 teaspoon oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
Dash of Tabasco
2 (16 ounce.) cans tomatoes
3 pound peeled, raw shrimp
1 pound crab meat or possibly 6-8 crab bodies, cooked
Cooked rice

1
Heat oil in large pot.
2
Add in flour and brown slowly till a dark roux has been made.
3
Add in 1 c. of water to thin roux.
4
Add in onion, celery, pepper and garlic; brown.
5
Add in okra.
6
Continue to brown mix very slowly for about an hour.
7
Add in file, oregano, salt, pepper, Tabasco and tomatoes.
8
Cook for 4 hrs.
9
Add in shrimp and crab meat, cook slowly for 2 hrs.
10
Serve over rice in large bowl.
11
May be prepared several days ahead.
12
Freezes well.

616

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Protein

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. flour, 2 tbsp. oil or possibly bacon drippings, 3 lg. minced onion, 1 celery stalk, and more.

Yes, Mississippi Seafood Gumbo Recipe 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!