Seafood Gumbo

Name: Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup celery stalks, diced; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups seafood stock; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 2 cups fresh okra, sliced; 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled; 1 lb lump crabmeat, drained; 1/2 cup green onions, chopped

A classic coastal soup featuring a dark roux simmered with fresh vegetables, succulent shrimp, and lump crabmeat.

105 minMediumServes 6420 cal/serving

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

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup celery stalks, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups seafood stock
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 cups fresh okra, sliced
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled
1 lb lump crabmeat, drained
1/2 cup green onions, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat, add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and whisk constantly for 20 to 25 minutes until the roux reaches a dark chocolate color.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced celery stalks, and 1 cup diced green bell pepper to the roux, stirring for 5 minutes until soft.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Gradually whisk in 6 cups seafood stock and 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, bring to a simmer, then add 2 cups sliced fresh okra and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
5

Add 1 lb peeled medium shrimp and 1 lb drained lump crabmeat, simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until shrimp registers an internal temperature of 145°F.
6

Stir in 1/2 cup chopped green onions and serve hot over rice.

Questions

Can I make 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 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 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.

Serve it with

Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash side
Buffalo Chicken Salad salad
Lentil and Cottage Cheese Stuffed Peppers side

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