Sharon L'S Creole Gumbo Recipe

Name: Sharon L'S Creole Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ribs celery, chopped fine; 2 large onions, chopped small; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped fine; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 c. okra, sliced; 1 large can tomatoes; 1 can tomato paste; 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 1 bay leaf, crushed; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 6 hot or mild Louisiana sausages, sliced; 2 cooked crabs in shell, break into serving size pieces; 1 lb. shrimp or prawns, shelled; 1 to 2 cans baby clams; chicken thighs, legs, breasts; 1 ham slice, cut up small; calms in shell, lobster pieces, oysters (optional); salt and pepper to taste; chicken stock or bouillon water

Servings: persons

4 ribs celery, chopped fine
2 large onions, chopped small
1 large green bell pepper, chopped fine
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 c. okra, sliced
1 large can tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 bay leaf, crushed
1/4 tsp. thyme
6 hot or mild Louisiana sausages, sliced
2 cooked crabs in shell, break into serving size pieces
1 lb. shrimp or prawns, shelled
1 to 2 cans baby clams
chicken thighs, legs, breasts
1 ham slice, cut up small
calms in shell, lobster pieces, oysters (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
chicken stock or bouillon water

1
Steam or saute vegetables in large soup or stock pot until soft.
2
Add tomatoes, tomato paste and about 4 to 6 cups chicken stock and water.
3
When liquid starts to boil, add raw chicken and shrimp.
4
Add enough water to almost cover meat.
5
Add spices.
6
Cut up links.
7
Simmer until chicken and shrimp are done.
8
Add all other ingredients and simmer.
9
If gumbo gets to thick, add more chicken, stock or water.
10
Serve over long grain white rice in a bowl. Sprinkle with file powder and add hot sauce to taste.
11
French bread and salad make the meal.

224

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Protein

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* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ribs celery, chopped fine, 2 large onions, chopped small, 1 large green bell pepper, chopped fine, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Sharon L'S Creole 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sharon L'S Creole Gumbo

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Variations & substitutions

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