Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. fresh shrimp; 3 c. vegetable oil; 4 Tbsp. chopped garlic; 3 Tbsp. black pepper; 2 pt. oysters; 2 c. bell peppers, chopped; 1 c. green onions, chopped; 2 tsp. red pepper; 3 cans whole tomatoes and juice (14 oz.); 2 lb. lump crabmeat; 8 c. onions, chopped; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 gal. water; 4 1/2 c. flour; 3 c. celery, chopped; 3 Tbsp. salt; 3/4 c. parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

3 lb. fresh shrimp
3 c. vegetable oil
4 Tbsp. chopped garlic
3 Tbsp. black pepper
2 pt. oysters
2 c. bell peppers, chopped
1 c. green onions, chopped
2 tsp. red pepper
3 cans whole tomatoes and juice (14 oz.)
2 lb. lump crabmeat
8 c. onions, chopped
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 gal. water
4 1/2 c. flour
3 c. celery, chopped
3 Tbsp. salt
3/4 c. parsley, chopped

1
Make a roux by stirring flour and vegetable oil until a well browned peanut butter color, not burned!
2
When roux is made, add onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
3
Cook, stirring until vegetables are limp, being careful not to burn.
4
Add hand squeezed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and pepper.
5
Cook and stir until well blended.
6
Add water and cook 50 minutes.
7
Turn fire off.
8
Let sit until ready to serve.
9
Just before serving, bring to a light bubble.
10
If too thick, add more water.
11
Add shrimp.
12
Cook 10 minutes.
13
Add parsley, green onions, oysters and crabmeat.
14
Cook 5 minutes more.
15
It is important not to overcook the seafood.
16
Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
17
6 servings.

3294

kcal

Calories

183

Fat

288

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. fresh shrimp, 3 c. vegetable oil, 4 Tbsp. chopped garlic, 3 Tbsp. black pepper, 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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