Ultimate Louisiana Seafood Gumbo
Ultimate Louisiana Seafood Gumbo is a soul-satisfying dish that captures the vibrant essence of New Orleans. With a rich broth brimming with succulent shrimp, tender crab, and smoky Andouille sausage, each bowl serves as an invitation to gather with loved ones. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive celebrations, this gumbo not only warms the heart but also evokes cherished memories of family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sausage; cook until the sausage is browned.
- Gradually add flour while stirring constantly for about 10 minutes until roux is golden brown.
- Add canned tomatoes and seafood stock; simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
- Fold in shrimp and crab meat; season with Cajun seasoning. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
- Serve hot over rice or with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - Customize your gumbo by adding other seafood like oysters or adjusting the spice level with hot sauce. - Letting the gumbo sit overnight in the refrigerator enhances its flavors.