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Seafood Gumbo Recipe That Bursts With Southern Flavor

Seafood Gumbo Recipe
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A hearty and flavorful Southern seafood gumbo recipe made with shrimp, crab meat, and sausage. This authentic Louisiana dish is a comforting one-pot meal loaded with rich Cajun spices and served over warm white rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb lump crab meat
  • 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups seafood stock (or chicken broth)
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Cooked white rice, for serving
  • Saltine crackers, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, whisk together flour and oil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture turns a deep brown (about 10–15 minutes) to make the roux.
  2. Add onions, celery, and bell pepper into the roux. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Add sausage, diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaves, and seafood stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Gently stir in shrimp and crab meat. Cook just until the shrimp turns pink, about 5 minutes.
  5. Serve gumbo over warm white rice, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with saltine crackers on the side.

Notes

  • Use fresh seafood for the best flavor.
  • Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
  • Make the roux slowly and carefully to avoid burning.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.

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