Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. okra, sliced; 4 Tbsp. shortening; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 onion, chopped; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 1/2 c. celery, chopped; 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes; 2 sprigs parsley, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig thyme; 2 qt. water; salt and pepper to taste; 1 lb. shrimp, raw; 1/2 lb. crab meat or 1 doz. crabs; 1 tsp. file (if desired)

Servings: persons

1 lb. okra, sliced
4 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. flour
1 onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
2 sprigs parsley, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 sprig thyme
2 qt. water
salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. shrimp, raw
1/2 lb. crab meat or 1 doz. crabs
1 tsp. file (if desired)

1
Fry okra in 2 tablespoons shortening.
2
In a
3
large pot, make roux by cooking 2 tablespoons shortening and 2 tablespoons flour until dark brown. Add onions and celery to roux.
4
Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add okra.
5
Stir in tomatoes, parsley, bay leaf, thyme and water. Simmer 30 minutes. Add peeled, deveined shrimp and crabs.
6
Simmer 15 minutes.
7
Serve over steamed rice.

171

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. okra, sliced, 4 Tbsp. shortening, 2 Tbsp. flour, 1 onion, 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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