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Louisiana Seafood Gumbo: Discover the Ultimate Recipe!

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A flavorful and hearty Louisiana Seafood Gumbo packed with shrimp, crab, and andouille sausage, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound crab meat
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups okra, sliced (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add the sliced andouille sausage to the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the shrimp and crab meat, cooking for another 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.
  6. Pour in the diced tomatoes, seafood stock, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves.
  7. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Add the sliced okra and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
  10. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
  11. Stir in the chopped parsley and green onions just before serving.
  12. Serve the gumbo over cooked white rice.

Notes

  • For a spicier gumbo, add diced jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce.
  • You can substitute the seafood with chicken or vegetables for a different flavor profile.

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