Louisiana Seafood Gumbo: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Experience the rich, comforting flavors of Louisiana Seafood Gumbo: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe. This hearty stew is a celebration of vibrant spices and fresh ingredients, perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions. With its aromatic roux and succulent seafood, this dish invites everyone to gather around the table and share in the warmth. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this gumbo is sure to impress with every delicious spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- 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
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 8 cups seafood stock or chicken stock
- 1 pound chicken sausage (or alternative)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound crabmeat
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Create the roux by heating vegetable oil over medium heat in a large pot. Gradually stir in flour until dark brown (20-30 minutes).
- Sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and celery in the roux for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, and bay leaf; cook for an additional minute.
- Slowly stir in seafood stock and bring to a boil.
- Add sliced chicken sausage; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Incorporate shrimp and crabmeat; simmer for another 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg