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Louisiana Seafood Gumbo

Louisiana Seafood Gumbo

Dive into the bold flavors of Louisiana with this classic Seafood Gumbo, a rich, hearty stew brimming with tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, and smoky andouille sausage simmered in a velvety dark roux. Each spoonful carries the essence of Cajun cuisine, from the savory seafood stock to the aromatic Holy Trinity of onions, bell peppers, and celery. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for weekend cooking, family gatherings, or anyone craving authentic Southern comfort. Serve it over fluffy white rice for the ultimate cozy meal. Keywords: quick dinner, Southern comfort food, seafood recipe, Cajun cuisine, easy family meal, classic gumbo, one-pot meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Cajun, Southern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 385 kcal

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot
  • Wooden spoon or whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound blue crab or lump crab meat
  • 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
  • 6 cups seafood stock
  • 1 cup okra, sliced
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt, to taste
  • White rice, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and whisk in flour to form a dark brown roux. Stir constantly to avoid burning.
  • Add onions, bell peppers, and celery to the roux and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic.
  • Slowly pour in seafood stock, stirring to incorporate. Add sausage, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, and salt. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add okra and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and crab meat. Cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 3–5 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and serve hot over white rice. Garnish with green onions.

Notes

Make the roux patiently; a deep brown color adds depth to your gumbo.
Avoid overcooking the seafood to maintain tender texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 890mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 18mg
Keyword Cajun gumbo, Comfort Food, Louisiana recipe, seafood gumbo, shrimp and crab gumbo
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