Seafood Gumbo, Microwave Recipe

Name: Seafood Gumbo, Microwave
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 1/2 ounce) box Zatarians gumbo base mix; 6 cups water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons zatarains creole seasoning; 4 bay leaves; 1 cup seasoning (frozen mixed vegetables); 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon zatarian crab boil; 1 bell pepper (chopped); 4 celery ribs (chopped); 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 onion (chopped); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce or 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 8 ounces water chestnuts, chopped; 8 ounces bamboo shoots; 2 -3 redfish fillets, cut up (for it's strong flavor); 1 lb crawfish meat; 1 lb crabmeat (natural); 1 lb okra, cut up; 1 lb corn kernel; 1 lb andouille sausage (Cajun seafood sausage); 4 cups rice, with; 2 tablespoons zatarains crab boil; 1 lb medium shrimp; 2 lbs small shrimp (very small)

Servings: persons

1 (4 1/2 ounce) box Zatarians gumbo base mix
6 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons zatarains creole seasoning
4 bay leaves
1 cup seasoning (frozen mixed vegetables)
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon zatarian crab boil
1 bell pepper (chopped)
4 celery ribs (chopped)
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 onion (chopped)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce or 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces water chestnuts, chopped
8 ounces bamboo shoots
2 -3 redfish fillets, cut up (for it's strong flavor)
1 lb crawfish meat
1 lb crabmeat (natural)
1 lb okra, cut up
1 lb corn kernel
1 lb andouille sausage (Cajun seafood sausage)
4 cups rice, with
2 tablespoons zatarains crab boil
1 lb medium shrimp
2 lbs small shrimp (very small)

1
Combine ingredients down to the dish and cook for 30 minutes on high in the microwave.
2
Remove bay leaves.
3
Divide into two parts, save one part for future use (the next time that you make this recipe).
4
Combine Fish, crabmeat, crawfish, okra, corn and andouille sausage.
5
Cook 40 minutes on 80% power and set aside.
6
Cook the Rice --- with crab boil added here to cut down its loss during cooking.
7
Add the shrimp to the meat and sauce.
8
I use 2 VERY LARGE bowls to mix the ingredients by hand (after they have cooled down).
9
Pour on top of individual servings of rice or mix rice and sauce together.
10
Reheat each serving.
11
NOTE; THE SHRIMP IS NOT COOKED UNTIL THE INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS ARE REHEATED IN THE MICROWAVE (2 to 3 minutes at 80%).

1511

kcal

Calories

Fat

226

Carbs

109

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 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 1/2 ounce) box Zatarians gumbo base mix, 6 cups water, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons salt, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Seafood Gumbo, Microwave

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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