Louisiana Seafood Gumbo: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Discover the warmth and richness of Louisiana Seafood Gumbo: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe. This hearty dish is a vibrant blend of flavors, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. With its aromatic roux, fresh seafood, and colorful vegetables, each bowl tells a story of southern comfort. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite ingredients, this gumbo will quickly become a family favorite. Serve it over fluffy white rice, and enjoy the delightful experience of sharing this classic dish with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
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
- 8 cups seafood stock or chicken stock
- 1 pound turkey sausage, sliced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound crabmeat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Make the Roux: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in flour gradually and cook until dark brown (20-30 minutes), stirring constantly.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add Garlic and Seasoning: Stir in minced garlic, cajun seasoning, dried thyme, and bay leaf; cook for another minute.
- Incorporate Stock: Gradually add seafood or chicken stock while stirring; bring to a boil.
- Add Turkey Sausage: Incorporate sliced turkey sausage; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Introduce Seafood: Add shrimp and crabmeat; let simmer gently for another 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Season to Taste: Remove bay leaf; stir in salt, pepper, green onions, and parsley.
- Serve Up: Ladle hot gumbo over cooked white rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg