Description
Experience the rich, comforting flavors of Louisiana Seafood Gumbo with this ultimate recipe. This hearty dish combines a savory roux with tender shrimp, crabmeat, and turkey sausage, all simmered to perfection with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices. Each bowl of gumbo is an explosion of flavor that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Serve it over fluffy white rice to soak up the delicious broth, and garnish with fresh parsley for added brightness. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, this gumbo is easy to customize to suit your taste preferences. Dive into this classic Southern dish and impress your loved ones!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 pound turkey sausage, sliced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound crabmeat
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Gradually stir in flour to make the roux, cooking for about 20-30 minutes until dark brown.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaf; cook for another minute.
- Slowly add chicken stock while stirring to avoid lumps; bring to a boil.
- Incorporate sliced turkey sausage; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add shrimp and crabmeat; simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until seafood is cooked through.
- Remove bay leaf; stir in green onions and parsley before adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 370g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg