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

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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.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Creole Seafood Gumbo reach?

For Creole Seafood Gumbo, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of Cajun seasoning in Creole Seafood Gumbo?

The entry for Creole Seafood Gumbo calls for 2 tsp Creole seasoning. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Creole Seafood Gumbo?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Creole Seafood Gumbo uses 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled.

Does Creole Seafood Gumbo contain shellfish?

Yes: 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Creole Seafood Gumbo?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 380 calories, with 32 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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