Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 2 medium celery ribs, chopped; 1 12 lbs fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch pieces or 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen cut okra, thawed and drained or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans okra, drained; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; ¼ cup butter, plus; 2 tablespoons butter; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained; 5 cups chicken broth; 2 teaspoons salt; 14-½ teaspoon white pepper; 14-½ teaspoon black pepper; 14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 12 ounces imitation crabmeat; 3 cups cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 medium celery ribs, chopped
1 12 lbs fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch pieces or 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen cut okra, thawed and drained or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans okra, drained
2 garlic cloves, crushed
¼ cup butter, plus
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
5 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
14-½ teaspoon white pepper
14-½ teaspoon black pepper
14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 ounces imitation crabmeat
3 cups cooked rice

1
Mix onion, bell pepper, celery, okra and garlic; reserve.
2
Heat butter in 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven over medium heat until hot.
3
Gradually stir in flour.
4
Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramel colored, about 7 minutes.
5
Add half of reserved onion mixture.
6
Cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
7
Stir in remaining onion mixture.
8
Cook until celery is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
9
Stir in and break up tomatoes.
10
Stir in chicken broth, salt, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper and bay leaves.
11
Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
12
Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.
13
Add shrimp and crabmeat to Dutch oven.
14
Heat to boiling.
15
Boil uncovered 1 1/2 minutes; remove from heat.
16
Cover and let stand 15 minutes.
17
Stir and remove bay leaves.
18
Serve over rice.

1740

kcal

Calories

Fat

206

Carbs

146

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped, 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped, 2 medium celery ribs, chopped, 1 12 lbs fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch pieces or 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen cut okra, thawed and drained or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans okra, drained, 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

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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