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Louisiana Seafood Gumbo

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups seafood or chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)

Seafood:

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ lb crab meat (lump or claw)
  • ½ lb white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia), cut into chunks

Thickening the Gumbo:

  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional, for added heat)

Serving Suggestions:

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Roux:

  1. Make the Roux: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour, stirring constantly. Cook the roux for 10–15 minutes, until it turns a deep, golden brown. Be sure not to let it burn.

Cook the Vegetables:

  1. Sauté the Vegetables: Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery (the “holy trinity”) to the roux. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic, thyme, bay leaf, smoked paprika, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. Stir and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

Make the Gumbo:

  1. Add the Broth: Pour in the seafood or chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, and let it cook for about 30–40 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Add the Seafood:

  1. Cook the Seafood: Add the shrimp, crab meat, and fish to the gumbo. Simmer for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the fish is cooked through.

Finish and Serve:

  1. Add Worcestershire and Hot Sauce: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or cayenne as needed.
  2. Serve: Spoon the gumbo over a bed of cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

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