seafood gumbo

Kingwood, TX
Updated on Nov 29, 2011

Living in Houston and spending plenty of time in south Louisianna, I have seen dozens of variations of seafood gumbo. This is a classic recipe that will wow your cajun counterparts every time. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves galic, minced
  • 12 ounces amber beer
  • 6 cups shrimp stock (see recipe in
  • 1/4 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 1/2 pound gumbo crabs**
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound white fish (catfish, grouper, snapper, etc.)
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (see recipe in
  • 2 cups shucked oysters with liquor
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
  • - white rice for serving

How To Make seafood gumbo

  • Step 1
    Over med. heat oil about 5 mins. Add flour and stir until color of milk chocolate (about 20 – 25 mins).
  • Step 2
    Add onions, bells and celery and stir for about 5 mins.
  • Step 3
    Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.
  • Step 4
    Add beer and shrimp stock and season with thyme, bay leaves, gumbo crabs, Worcestershire, salt and cayenne.
  • Step 5
    Bring to boil and lower heat to simmer for 1 hour, skimming foam and oil.
  • Step 6
    Season shrimp and catfish with cajun seasoning. Stir the shrimp and fish into the gumbo and cook for 2 mins.
  • Step 7
    Add the oysters cook for an additional 5 mins.
  • Step 8
    Garnish with onions and parsley and serve over rice.
  • Step 9
    * Chicken stock can be substitued if shrimp stock is unavailable ** Dungeness or snow crabs can be substitued if gumbo crabs are unavailable in your area

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Category: Other Soups
Keyword: #cajun
Keyword: #Gumbo
Ingredient: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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