Seafood Gumbo(Microwave) Recipe

Name: Seafood Gumbo(Microwave)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. oil or bacon drippings; 3 Tbsp. flour; 1 c. minced green onions, including tops; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 c. minced celery; 1/2 c. minced green pepper; 3/4 c. hot water; 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes (undrained); 2 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground hot red pepper; dash of black pepper; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sliced okra (do not thaw); 1/2 lb. lump crab meat; 3/4 lb. shelled and deveined small to medium shrimp; 1/8 tsp. file powder

Servings: persons

3 Tbsp. oil or bacon drippings
3 Tbsp. flour
1 c. minced green onions, including tops
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. minced celery
1/2 c. minced green pepper
3/4 c. hot water
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes (undrained)
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground hot red pepper
dash of black pepper
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sliced okra (do not thaw)
1/2 lb. lump crab meat
3/4 lb. shelled and deveined small to medium shrimp
1/8 tsp. file powder

1
Heat oil in microwave 35 to 45 seconds.
2
Blend in flour and microwave, uncovered, on High 4 minutes, stirring at half time, until dark brown, not burnt.
3
Watch carefully as mixture will foam up, hiding color underneath.
4
Scrape brown roux into microwave-safe 3-quart casserole.
5
Mix in green onions, garlic, celery and green pepper.
6
Cover with wax paper and microwave on High 4 1/2 to 5 minutes until vegetables are soft.
7
Stir in hot water and undrained tomatoes.
8
Add bay leaves, salt and red and black peppers.
9
Cover with lid and microwave on High 10 minutes, stirring at half time.
10
Add okra; cover and microwave on High 4 to 5 minutes, breaking up frozen clump at half time, until okra is tender-crisp.
11
Don't overcook okra or it will become gummy. Gently mix in crab and shrimp around edge of casserole, pushing down into sauce.
12
Cover and microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes, rearranging shrimp every few minutes and moving cooked ones to center.
13
As soon as all shrimp are pink, let gumbo stand, covered, 5 minutes.
14
Stir in file powder and serve over steamed rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbsp. oil or bacon drippings, 3 Tbsp. flour, 1 c. minced green onions, including tops, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Seafood Gumbo(Microwave) 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(Microwave)

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