Seafood Gumbo

Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
Classic Cajun Seafood Gumbo with Shrimp, Crab, and Oysters
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This hearty Cajun gumbo features a rich, dark roux base loaded with the holy trinity of onions, celery, and bell peppers. It is packed with fresh shrimp, lump crabmeat, and oysters for a deep, savory flavor. Serve this comforting stew over steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

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Seafood Gumbo

Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 2210.4

Description

This hearty Cajun gumbo features a rich, dark roux base loaded with the holy trinity of onions, celery, and bell peppers. It is packed with fresh shrimp, lump crabmeat, and oysters for a deep, savory flavor. Serve this comforting stew over steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Make a roux by stirring flour and vegetable oil until a well browned peanut butter color.
  2. Not Burned!
  3. When roux is made, addonions,bell peppers,celery,and garlic.
  4. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are limp, being careful not to burn.
  5. Add hand squeezed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and peppers.
  6. Cook and stir until well blended.
  7. Add water and cook 50 minutes.
  8. Turn fire off.
  9. Let sit until ready to serve.
  10. Just before serving,bring to a light bubble.If to thick add more water.
  11. Add shrimp.
  12. Cook 10 minutes.
  13. Add parsley,green onions, oysters and crabmeat.
  14. Cook 5 minutes more.
  15. It is important not to overcook the seafood.
  16. Serve immediately over rice or noodles

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 2210.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 188.7g291%
Saturated Fat 28.4g142%
Cholesterol 649.6mg217%
Sodium 1616.1mg68%
Total Carbohydrate 48.0g16%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g44%
Sugars 17.3g
Protein 96.8g194%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: 8oz, bell, black, blending, cajun, celery, chopped, crabmeat, fish, flour, fresh, garlic, green, gumbo, juice, lump, oil, onions, oysters, parsley
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