Description
Louisiana Seafood Gumbo is a hearty and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of Creole cuisine. This comforting stew features a rich combination of succulent shrimp, tender crab meat, and smoky andouille sausage, all simmered to perfection with the Holy Trinity of vegetables—bell peppers, onions, and celery. Ideal for family gatherings or festive occasions, this gumbo delivers warmth and satisfaction in every bowl. Serve it over fluffy white rice for an unforgettable meal that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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 (lump or claw)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken or seafood stock
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (optional)
- 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, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine flour and oil over medium heat. Stir continuously for 20–30 minutes until the roux turns a deep brown color.
- Stir in the chopped bell pepper, celery, onion, and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add sliced andouille sausage along with bay leaves, thyme, and Cajun seasoning. Cook until sausage is browned slightly.
- Pour in the chicken or seafood stock along with optional diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 45 minutes.
- Add sliced okra (or reserve filé powder if using later). Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in shrimp and crab meat. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque—this should take about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and add hot sauce according to your taste preferences. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving over cooked white rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 125mg