Description
Louisiana Seafood Gumbo is a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases the best of Creole cooking. This hearty stew combines succulent shrimp, tender crab meat, and smoky andouille sausage, all simmered in a rich, dark roux. Infused with the classic Holy Trinity of vegetables—onion, celery, and bell pepper—and seasoned to perfection with Cajun spices, this gumbo is ideal for gatherings or cozy family dinners. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience filled with warmth and comfort. Whether you’re enjoying it on a chilly evening or serving it at a festive occasion, Louisiana Seafood Gumbo is sure to impress with its bold flavors and satisfying nature.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb crab meat
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 cups chicken or seafood stock
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced okra (or 1 tbsp filé powder)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Hot sauce to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine flour and vegetable oil to create a roux. Cook for 20–30 minutes until deep brown.
- Add chopped vegetables (bell pepper, celery, onion) and minced garlic; cook for about 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in sliced sausage along with bay leaves and Cajun seasoning; cook until sausage starts to brown.
- Pour in stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes.
- Add okra (if using) and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in shrimp and crab meat; cook until shrimp turns pink (about 5–7 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning with Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg