CajunMain course

Seafood Gumbo

Name: Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 95 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 3 ribs celery; 8 cups rice; 1 tablespoon filé powder; 4 quarts fish stock; 0.5 cup flour; 6 cloves garlic; 2 bell peppers; 1 pound lump crab meat; 0.5 cup oil; 2 pounds okra; 2 medium onions; 2 dozens oysters; 12 servings salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon creole seasoning blend; 2 pounds shrimp; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 1 cup tomato purée; 4 tomatoes

This seafood gumbo starts with a classic roux, built up with the holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery, plus garlic and tomatoes. It simmers with okra and fish stock, then gets a generous addition of shrimp, oysters, and lump crab meat right at the end. The filé powder is stirred in off the heat, giving it that characteristic earthy thickness. It's a hearty pot that serves a crowd.

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August 29, 2026

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