Seafood Gumbo From the New Basic's Cookbook Recipe

Name: Seafood Gumbo From the New Basic's Cookbook
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces sausage, cajun-style or kielbasa, cut in 1 inch slices; ⅓ cup olive oil; 1 pound okra stems removed, (frozen and thawed okay); 2 cups onions diced; 1 cup sweet red bell peppers; 4 Cloves garlic minced; 5 cups chicken broth; 3 cups italian plum (roma) tomatoes whole, canned, drained, slightly crushed; 1 teaspoon cumin ground; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground; 1 each bay leaves; 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined; 12 ounces sea scallops; 12 ounces lobster meat cooked; 8 ounces crab meat; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh, chopped

Servings: persons

8 ounces sausage, cajun-style or kielbasa, cut in 1 inch slices
⅓ cup olive oil
1 pound okra stems removed, (frozen and thawed okay)
2 cups onions diced
1 cup sweet red bell peppers
4 Cloves garlic minced
5 cups chicken broth
3 cups italian plum (roma) tomatoes whole, canned, drained, slightly crushed
1 teaspoon cumin ground
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1 each bay leaves
1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
12 ounces sea scallops
12 ounces lobster meat cooked
8 ounces crab meat
2 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh, chopped

1
In large dutch oven, saute sausage until brown (approx.
2
15 minutes).
3
Remove from pot and set aside.
4
Add 1/2 of oil to pot.
5
Add okra and cook over medium heat until slightly soft (approx.
6
15 minutes).
7
Add remaining oil and onions, bell peppers, and garlic.
8
Stir and cook 10 minutes.
9
Add chicken stock, tomatoes, cumin, cayenne, salt & pepper, and bay leaf.
10
Simmer 30 minutes.
11
Add cooked sausage, shrimp, and scallops.
12
Simmer 5 minutes.
13
Add lobster, crabmeat, and parsley, adjust seasonings, and heat through (2-3 min.)

895

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

124

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces sausage, cajun-style or kielbasa, cut in 1 inch slices, ⅓ cup olive oil, 1 pound okra stems removed, (frozen and thawed okay), 2 cups onions diced, and more.

Yes, Seafood Gumbo From the New Basic's Cookbook 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 From the New Basic's Cookbook

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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