Motorhouse Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Motorhouse Seafood Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp (raw); Celery tops; 1/2 c. celery (diced); 1/2 c. onion (diced); 1 sm. clove garlic (chopped), optional; 1/4 c. butter, divided; 2 c. canned tomatoes; 1/2 c. tomato puree; 1/4 c. green pepper (diced); 3 tbsp. flour; 1/2 c. scallops (quartered); 1/2 c. okra; Dash Tabasco sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 bay leaf; 2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 c. crabmeat; 1/2 c. whole oysters; 1 c. cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 pound shrimp (raw)
Celery tops
1/2 c. celery (diced)
1/2 c. onion (diced)
1 sm. clove garlic (chopped), optional
1/4 c. butter, divided
2 c. canned tomatoes
1/2 c. tomato puree
1/4 c. green pepper (diced)
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. scallops (quartered)
1/2 c. okra
Dash Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 bay leaf
2 teaspoon salt
1/2 c. crabmeat
1/2 c. whole oysters
1 c. cooked rice

1
Peel shrimp - dice - save hulls.
2
Put shrimp hulls and celery tops in 2 qts of water.
3
Boil 30 min.
4
Strain.
5
Save liquid.
6
Saute/fry celery, onion, green pepper, onion in 2 tbsp.
7
butter till tender (not brown).
8
Add in tomatoes, tomato puree, 1 qt of strained stock.
9
Let simmer 25 min.
10
Make a roux by melting 2 tbsp.
11
butter and stirring in the flour.
12
Fold in but don't brown.
13
Stir roux into stock and vegetables and simmer for 5 min.
14
Add in diced shrimp, scallops, okra, Tabasco, Worcestershire, bay leaf, salt.
15
Simmer 20 min.
16
Remove bay leaf.
17
Return to stock and simmer 5 min.
18
Remove from heat.
19
Add in crabmeat and oysters.
20
Serve in soup plates or possibly casserole with or possibly without rice.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound shrimp (raw), Celery tops, 1/2 c. celery (diced), 1/2 c. onion (diced), and more.

Yes, Motorhouse 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!