Made with AI
Classic Seafood Gumbo
Ingredients
- vegetable oil1/4 cup
- all-purpose flour1/4 cup
- large onion1 whole
- bell pepper1 whole
- celery stalks2 whole
- garlic4 cloves
- dried thyme1 teaspoon
- cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon
- smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon
- bay leaf1 whole
- seafood stock4 cups
- shrimp1 pound
- crab meat1/2 pound
- andouille sausage1/2 pound
- okra1 cup
- saltto taste
- black pepperto taste
- parsley2 tablespoons
- cooked white rice4 cups
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the all-purpose flour to create a roux, stirring constantly, until it reaches a deep brown color, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2
Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- 3
Season the vegetable mixture with dried thyme, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and a bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- 4
Gradually pour in the seafood stock, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 5
Add the sliced andouille sausage to the pot and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the sliced okra and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
- 7
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and crab meat to the pot. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Season the gumbo with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf.
- 9
Serve the gumbo hot over cooked white rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
