Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. plus 1 Tbsp. bacon drippings; 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 1/2 c. celery, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained; 1 (16 oz.) can tomato sauce; 5 to 6 c. water; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 tsp. pepper; 2 lb. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 1/2 lb. fresh crabmeat, drained; 1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen cut okra; 1 pt. oysters, undrained (optional); 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1/4 c. plus 1 Tbsp. bacon drippings
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 c. celery, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 oz.) can tomato sauce
5 to 6 c. water
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 lb. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 lb. fresh crabmeat, drained
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen cut okra
1 pt. oysters, undrained (optional)
3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
hot cooked rice

1
Combine bacon drippings and flour in a large Dutch oven; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 10 to 15 minutes or until roux is the color of copper penny.
2
Stir in onion, celery and garlic; cook 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
3
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, salt and pepper.
4
Simmer over medium heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5
Add shrimp, crabmeat and okra.
6
Simmer for 20 minutes.
7
Add oysters, if desired, and Worcestershire sauce.
8
Simmer 10 minutes.
9
Serve over hot cooked rice.
10
Yields 4 1/2 quarts.

410

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. plus 1 Tbsp. bacon drippings, 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 1 1/2 c. celery, finely 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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