Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. bacon drippings; 1 c. flour; 8 stalks celery, chopped; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 c. parsley, chopped; 1 lb. okra, sliced; 1 chicken, cut in pieces; 1 pt. oysters (optional); 2 Tbsp. shortening; 4 lb. shrimp; 2 qt. chicken stock; 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes; 1 large slice ham, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 6 cooked crabs, broken and cleaned

Servings: persons

1 c. bacon drippings
1 c. flour
8 stalks celery, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. parsley, chopped
1 lb. okra, sliced
1 chicken, cut in pieces
1 pt. oysters (optional)
2 Tbsp. shortening
4 lb. shrimp
2 qt. chicken stock
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 large slice ham, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. thyme
6 cooked crabs, broken and cleaned

1
Put all fresh seasonings in water and boil until tender.
2
Add chicken broth.
3
Fry chicken in small amount of oil until brown. Season chicken and roll in flour before cooking.
4
Put chicken and chicken broth in water and let boil on high for a few minutes. Turn heat to low.
5
Make a gravy, deep brown with flour and bacon fat.
6
Put gravy in water gradually to mix well.
7
Let mixture cook 1/2 hour.
8
Add ham and other seasonings.
9
Cook on low for 1/2 hour. Add crabs, oysters and shrimp 15 minutes before serving.
10
Serve over rice.

1216

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

168

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. bacon drippings, 1 c. flour, 8 stalks celery, chopped, 1 bunch green onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Seafood Gumbo

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