Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (more to taste); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra, thawed; 3/4 lb white fish, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 lb peeled deveined shrimp; 3 cups hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons margarine
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra, thawed
3/4 lb white fish, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 lb peeled deveined shrimp
3 cups hot cooked rice

1
Cook onion, green pepper, mushrooms and garlic in margarine in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until tender crisp.
2
Stir in tomatoes and juice, broth, red pepper, thyme, and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10-15 minutes.
3
Stir in okra, fish and shrimp; simmer until fish flakes with fork, 5-8 minutes. Serve rice on top of gumbo.
4
Microwave Directions: Combine onion, green pepper, mushrooms, garlic and margarine in deep 2 to 3 quart microwave safe baking dish. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 minutes; stir after 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and juice, broth, red pepper, thyme and basil. Cover and cook on HIGH 10 minutes; stir. Reduce setting to MEDIUM and cook, covered, 10-12 minutes. Stir in okra, fish and shrimp; cook, covered, on HIGH 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve rice on top of gumbo.

824

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped green pepper, 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, 1 garlic clove, minced, 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.

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Seafood Gumbo

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