Description
Louisiana Seafood Gumbo is a vibrant and hearty dish that embodies the essence of Creole cooking. This flavorful stew features a rich, smoky broth filled with fresh shrimp, sweet crab meat, and spicy andouille sausage, making it an ideal centerpiece for any gathering or cozy family meal. The unique blend of spices, combined with the classic Holy Trinity of vegetables—onions, bell peppers, and celery—results in a delicious explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging your cravings, this gumbo is truly comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 lb andouille sausage
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb crab meat
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 6 cups chicken or seafood stock
- Spices: bay leaves, thyme, Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the roux by combining flour and vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir continuously for 20–30 minutes until it reaches a deep brown color.
- Sauté chopped bell pepper, celery, onion, and minced garlic until soft.
- Stir in sliced sausage along with bay leaves, thyme, and Cajun seasoning; cook until sausage browns slightly.
- Add stock and optional diced tomatoes; bring to a boil then simmer for 45 minutes.
- Incorporate sliced okra (or filé powder) and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp and crab; cook until shrimp turns pink (5–7 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning with Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper before serving over cooked white rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg