Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds shell-on shrimp; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, onion skin reserved; 1 gallon plus 1 cup water; Vegetable oil for frying as needed, plus 1/2 cup; 2 pounds okra, cut in 1/4-inch slices; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 4 gumbo crabs; 1 (1-lb.) can crushed tomatoes (or not..); 2 teaspoons fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; Cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 pounds shell-on shrimp
1 medium yellow onion, chopped, onion skin reserved
1 gallon plus 1 cup water
Vegetable oil for frying as needed, plus 1/2 cup
2 pounds okra, cut in 1/4-inch slices
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
4 gumbo crabs
1 (1-lb.) can crushed tomatoes (or not..)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 bunch green onions, chopped
Cooked rice

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1. Peel and devein shrimp, set shrimp aside; save shells. Combine shells and onion skins in a stock pot. Add 1 gallon plus 1 cup water; boil for 20 minutes. Strain; reserve shrimp stock.
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2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1/2-inch oil. Add okra and fry until light browned. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
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3. In a large stockpot, make a dark roux by whisking 1/2 cup oil and flour together over medium heat. Cook - stirring frequently - until the color becomes milk chocolate brown, about 30 minutes. Add onions to the roux, stirring until it darkens to a bittersweet chocolate brown color, about
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5 minutes more.
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4. Add celery and bell pepper. Saute for 5 minutes, then add the gumbo crabs, tomatoes, okra, thyme, bay leaf and the shrimp stock. Add garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 45 minutes or longer.
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5. Ten minutes before serving, add shrimp and green onions. Serve hot over cooked rice.

378

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

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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

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds shell-on shrimp, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, onion skin reserved, 1 gallon plus 1 cup water, Vegetable oil for frying as needed, plus 1/2 cup, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Seafood Gumbo

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Variations & substitutions

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