Louisiana Seafood Gumbo: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
If you’re searching for a dish that warms the heart and satisfies the appetite, try this delicious Louisiana Seafood Gumbo: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe. This comforting stew features a harmonious blend of spices and fresh seafood, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With its rich history and flavor-packed ingredients, each bowl tells a story of love and tradition. Whether you’re an experienced chef or just beginning your culinary journey, this simple yet impressive recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 cups seafood stock or chicken stock
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound crabmeat
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine vegetable oil and flour to create a roux. Stir constantly until dark brown (about 20-30 minutes).
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic along with Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaf; cook for one additional minute.
- Gradually add seafood (or chicken) stock while stirring continuously to avoid lumps; bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, stir in shrimp and crabmeat; let simmer gently for another 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the bay leaf before seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg