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Adriana Rose

Louisiana Seafood Gumbo: Discover the Ultimate Recipe!

A flavorful and hearty Louisiana Seafood Gumbo packed with shrimp, crab, and andouille sausage, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

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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