Oyster Gumbo Recipe

Name: Oyster Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 (4-pound) stewing hen, cut up; 1/2 pound fully cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 large onions, chopped; 1/4 red pepper pod, seeded; 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 quart water; 3 (12-ounce) containers Standard oysters, undrained; File powder; Hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 (4-pound) stewing hen, cut up
1/2 pound fully cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 large onions, chopped
1/4 red pepper pod, seeded
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 quart water
3 (12-ounce) containers Standard oysters, undrained
File powder
Hot cooked rice

1
Melt butter in a large Dutch oven; add chicken and ham. Cover and cook over medium heat 10 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Add onion, pepper, Creole seasoning, salt, and garlic salt; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add water.
2
Drain oysters, reserving oyster liquor; set oysters aside. Stir liquor into chicken mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.
3
Remove chicken from broth, and cool. Bone chicken, and chop meat into bite-size pieces; discard bones. Return meat to broth. Bring to a boil. Stir in reserved oysters, and cook 3 minutes or until oyster edges begin to curl.
4
Stir in file powder to taste just before serving. Serve gumbo over rice in individual bowls.

165

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, 1 (4-pound) stewing hen, cut up, 1/2 pound fully cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 2 large onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Oyster 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.

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Oyster Gumbo

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