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Seafood Gumbo

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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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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
  • 3 lbs Fresh Shrimp
  • 2 lbs Lump Crabmeat
  • 3 cups Vegetable Oil
  • 8 cups Onions - Chopped
  • 4 tablespoons Chopped Garlic
  • 1 cans 8oz. Tomato Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Black pepper 1 ga Water
  • 2 pint Oysters
  • 4 1/2 cups Flour
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers Chopped
  • 3 cups Celery - Chopped
  • 1 cups Green Onions Chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Red Pepper
  • 3/4 cups Parsley - Chopped
  • 3 cans Oz. Whole tomatoes & juice
Directions
  1. 1
    Make a roux by stirring flour and vegetable oil until a well browned peanut butter color.
  2. 2
    Not Burned!
  3. 3
    When roux is made, addonions,bell peppers,celery,and garlic.
  4. 4
    Cook, stirring, until vegetables are limp, being careful not to burn.
  5. 5
    Add hand squeezed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and peppers.
  6. 6
    Cook and stir until well blended.
  7. 7
    Add water and cook 50 minutes.
  8. 8
    Turn fire off.
  9. 9
    Let sit until ready to serve.
  10. 10
    Just before serving,bring to a light bubble.If to thick add more water.
  11. 11
    Add shrimp.
  12. 12
    Cook 10 minutes.
  13. 13
    Add parsley,green onions, oysters and crabmeat.
  14. 14
    Cook 5 minutes more.
  15. 15
    It is important not to overcook the seafood.
  16. 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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