Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. chopped onions; 2 c. chopped green onions; 2 c. chopped celery; 1 c. chopped bell pepper; 5 pods chopped garlic; 3 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp (reserve tail shells only); 1 can whole tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 lemon rind, sliced thin; 2 to 3 bay leaves; 1 lb. lump crab meat; 1 can salmon (optional); 1 1/2 c. oil; 1 1/2 c. flour; 3 qt. hot water; salt and cayenne pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 c. chopped onions
2 c. chopped green onions
2 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped bell pepper
5 pods chopped garlic
3 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp (reserve tail shells only)
1 can whole tomatoes, chopped
1/4 lemon rind, sliced thin
2 to 3 bay leaves
1 lb. lump crab meat
1 can salmon (optional)
1 1/2 c. oil
1 1/2 c. flour
3 qt. hot water
salt and cayenne pepper to taste

1
In a separate pot, boil shrimp shells in 1-quart unseasoned water 25 minutes.
2
Add water to retain volume.
3
Strain through cheesecloth.
4
Retain liquid.
5
In a large heavy gumbo pot, add oil and flour to make a roux.
6
Cook until golden brown.
7
Add all seasonings.
8
Saute 5 to 10 minutes.
9
Add shrimp and saute 10 minutes.
10
Add hot water, 1-quart reserved liquid, tomatoes, lemon rind, bay leaves.
11
Stir well.
12
Add crab meat and salmon.
13
Cook 45 minutes.
14
Season to taste.
15
Serve over rice.
16
Garnish with parsley.

2008

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

143

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. chopped onions, 2 c. chopped green onions, 2 c. chopped celery, 1 c. chopped bell 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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