Description
Louisiana Seafood Gumbo is a warm, hearty dish that embodies the spirit of Southern cooking. With its rich blend of shrimp, crab, and andouille sausage, this one-pot meal is perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners. The signature roux adds depth and flavor, while the Holy Trinity of vegetables—bell pepper, celery, and onion—brings freshness to each bite. This gumbo not only warms the soul but also impresses with its bold spices and comforting aromas. Whether served over fluffy white rice or in a crusty bread bowl, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 lb andouille sausage
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1 lb crab meat
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 6 cups chicken or seafood stock
Instructions
- Make the roux by combining flour and oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir continuously for 20–30 minutes until deep brown.
- Add chopped bell pepper, celery, onion, and minced garlic; cook until soft.
- Stir in sliced sausage, bay leaves, thyme, and Cajun seasoning; brown the sausage slightly.
- Pour in stock and optional diced tomatoes; bring to a boil then simmer for 45 minutes.
- Add okra (or filé powder); simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Incorporate shrimp and crab meat; cook until shrimp is pink and opaque (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce; adjust seasoning before serving over rice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg