Best Seafood Gumbo Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    640 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Best Seafood Gumbo Recipe

This Authentic Louisiana Seafood Gumbo is hearty, comforting, and made with a flavorful roux, mixed seafood, sausage, and vegetables. If you take a trip to New Orleans, you’re sure to find gumbo on the menu. Now, you can recreate this delicious gumbo recipe in the comfort of your own home.

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Ingredients

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For the Roux

  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Seafood Gumbo

  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 3 celery chopped, stalks
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning add more if prefer
  • 4-6 cups chicken broth add more if prefer
  • 3/4 pound andouille sausage sliced into coins
  • 1 pound seafood octopus, crab legs, crawfish or lobster, mixed, such as mussels
  • 1 pound Shrimp raw or frozen, peeled and deveined, large
  • salt to taste
  • white rice cooked, optional, for serving

Instructions

  1. Brown the sausage: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Then add the sliced sausage in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
  2. Make the roux: In a large pot over medium-low heat, add oil. Whisk in flour gradually until combined. Continue to cook, stirring constantly for about 20 to 30 minutes until the mixture reaches a brown color as milk chocolate. Keep a close eye on the roux and not to let it burn, adjusting the heat if needed. You can add more flour or oil if necessary.
  3. Cook the veggies: Add veggies, garlic, bay leaves, and green onions. Then add chicken broth to the roux. Turn the heat to medium and stir well. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the veggies are slightly tender.
  4. Season the broth: Add Cajun seasoning and salt. Taste and add more if needed.
  5. Cook the seafood: Add seafood mix and cook for 2 minutes. Then add shrimp and cook for 3 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink. Add back the cooked sausages and mix well. Serve warm over rice and enjoy!
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Notes

  • You can make roux 3 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • A good roux takes some time to come together. Take your time and stir constantly to get the best results. Aim for a milk chocolate color.
  • If you’ve burned your roux, start over again.
  • The cooked seafood gumbo can last 3-4 days in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 640kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 238mg (79%) Sodium 2354mg (98%) Potassium 485mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 726IU (15%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 145mg (15%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 640 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 640kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 238mg 79%
Sodium 2354mg 98%
Potassium 485mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 726IU 15%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 145mg 15%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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