Creole Seafood Gumbo

Name: Creole Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 14 oz canned diced tomatoes; 6 cups seafood stock; 2 cups fresh okra, sliced; 2 tsp Creole seasoning; 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled; 1/2 lb lump crabmeat, picked over

A rich, aromatic soup featuring a dark roux, fresh holy trinity vegetables, tomatoes, and tender seafood simmered in a seasoned broth.

95 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

Southern AmericanSoupStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
14 oz canned diced tomatoes
6 cups seafood stock
2 cups fresh okra, sliced
2 tsp Creole seasoning
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled
1/2 lb lump crabmeat, picked over

Instructions

1

Whisk 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a heavy pot over medium heat, stirring constantly for 20 to 25 minutes until dark brown.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, 2 diced celery stalks, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot, cooking for 5 minutes until soft.
3

Stir in 6 cups seafood stock, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups sliced fresh okra, and 2 tsp Creole seasoning, then simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
4

Add 1 lb peeled raw shrimp and 1/2 lb picked over lump crabmeat, simmer for 5 minutes until shrimp reaches an internal temperature of 145F and turns opaque.

Questions

Can I make Creole Seafood Gumbo gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Creole Seafood Gumbo keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Creole Seafood Gumbo?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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