Southern Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Name: Southern Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 1 medium bell pepper, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 24 ounces v 8 vegetable juice (must be the hot and spicy); 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (16 ounce) package okra, sliced style; 1 lb fish fillet, cut into bite size pieces (I like Tilapia); 3/4 lb frozen salad shrimp; 3 cups cooked rice, cooked measurement

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
24 ounces v 8 vegetable juice (must be the hot and spicy)
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (16 ounce) package okra, sliced style
1 lb fish fillet, cut into bite size pieces (I like Tilapia)
3/4 lb frozen salad shrimp
3 cups cooked rice, cooked measurement

1
Pour olive oil into a heated soup pot.
2
Saute the onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the oil until tender, but not over done.
3
Add celery seed.
4
Add V8 juice, tomato sauce, water, tomatoes, okra, and cayenne pepper.
5
Bring to a boil and simmer about 10 minutes.
6
Stir in fish and cook for approximately 8 more minutes.
7
Add shrimp and cook for about 5 more minutes.
8
Place a 1/2 cup mound of rice in bowl and ladle gumbo over the rice.
9
Serve with a green salad and crusty bread and you have a full meal.

758

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon celery seed, 1 medium bell pepper, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Southern 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southern Seafood Gumbo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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