Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. oil; 3 Tbsp. flour; 1 qt. chicken broth; 1 qt. water; 3 slices bacon, diced; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; dash of cayenne; dash of Worcestershire; 2 lb. raw shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 lb. crab meat; 1 green pepper, diced; 3 c. chopped okra; 4 bay leaves; 1 tsp. salt and pepper; 1 tsp. gumbo file (optional); dash of Tabasco; 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes (reserve liquid); 1 pt. oysters; 3 c. cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. oil
3 Tbsp. flour
1 qt. chicken broth
1 qt. water
3 slices bacon, diced
2 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
dash of cayenne
dash of Worcestershire
2 lb. raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 lb. crab meat
1 green pepper, diced
3 c. chopped okra
4 bay leaves
1 tsp. salt and pepper
1 tsp. gumbo file (optional)
dash of Tabasco
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes (reserve liquid)
1 pt. oysters
3 c. cooked rice

1
Heat oil in heavy saucepan.
2
Stir in flour; cook until lightly browned.
3
Gradually stir in broth; set aside.
4
Saute bacon in soup kettle until crisp.
5
Add onions, garlic, green pepper, okra and tomatoes.
6
Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden.
7
Stir liquids into vegetable mixture.
8
Add all seasonings. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 2 hours.
9
About 30 minutes before serving, add seafood and salt if necessary.
10
Cook slowly, adding file powder right before removing from heat.
11
Serve on mound of rice.
12
May be prepared up to adding seafood and frozen. Serves 8.

1178

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. oil, 3 Tbsp. flour, 1 qt. chicken broth, 1 qt. water, 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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