Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 quarts seafood stock; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 6 cups okra sliced; 3 1/2 pounds tomatoes, canned; 2 cups onions chopped; 1 cup celery chopped; 1 cup sweet bell peppers chopped; 2 tablespoons garlic chopped; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon white pepper white; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 5 each bay leaves; 2 teaspoons thyme leaves, dried; 2 teaspoons basil dried; 2 teaspoons oregano dried, leaves

Servings: persons

4 quarts seafood stock
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 cups okra sliced
3 1/2 pounds tomatoes, canned
2 cups onions chopped
1 cup celery chopped
1 cup sweet bell peppers chopped
2 tablespoons garlic chopped
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper white
1 teaspoon black pepper
5 each bay leaves
2 teaspoons thyme leaves, dried
2 teaspoons basil dried
2 teaspoons oregano dried, leaves

1
Make seafood stock from shrimp heads and shells, crab bodies, fish carcasses or all of the above, substituting ham hocks, chicken backs, or necks, or other meats depending on availability.
2
Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer several hours.
3
Strain the stock, discarding solids.
4
Cook okra in the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat, stirring and scraping until some of the sliminess is gone; about 15 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes, onions, celery, garlic, peppers, vinegar, the seasoning and herb mix and cook over low to medium heat for about 1/2 hour, stirring and scraping often.
6
Blend the roux into the okra and tomato mixture.
7
Very slowly blend the stock into the mixture.
8
Simmer about 1 hour.
9
Add crab and shrimp and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
10
Add oysters and simmer about 5 minutes.
11
Add green onions.
12
Serve over rice with file` powder added to taste at the table.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 quarts seafood stock, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 6 cups okra sliced, 3 1/2 pounds tomatoes, canned, 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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