Classic New Orleans Creole Seafood Gumbo
Classic New Orleans Creole Seafood Gumbo layers a deep, nutty roux with the trinity of celery, onion, and bell pepper, plus smoky andouille. Brimming with tender shrimp, sweet crab, and silky okra, it’s richly seasoned with Cajun heat and earthy filé for a balanced, robust bowl. Serve for a cozy weekend dinner or a festive gathering over hot steamed rice.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook2 hrs 40 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic New Orleans Creole Seafood Gumbo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Make the roux: In a large, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together flour and 3/4 cup bacon drippings until smooth. Cook the roux, whisking constantly, until it becomes a deep mahogany brown. This can take 20 to 30 minutes; watch the heat closely and whisk nonstop to prevent burning. Remove from heat and keep whisking until it stops cooking.
- 3
Make the gumbo: Put the celery, onion, green bell pepper, and garlic into a food processor and pulse until the vegetables are very finely chopped.
- 4
Stir the vegetables into the roux and add the sliced sausage. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 5
In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, combine water and beef bouillon cubes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir until the bouillon cubes dissolve, then whisk the roux mixture into the boiling water.
- 6
Lower the heat to a simmer and add the sugar, salt, hot pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, thyme, stewed tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Simmer over low heat for 1 hour; at the 45-minute mark, stir in 2 teaspoons of file gumbo powder.
- 7
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in a skillet over medium heat. Add the okra and vinegar and cook for 15 minutes; remove the okra with a slotted spoon and stir it into the simmering gumbo.
- 8
Stir in the crabmeat, shrimp, and Worcestershire sauce, and simmer until the flavors meld, 45 more minutes. Just before serving, stir in 2 more teaspoons of file gumbo powder.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 289.2 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 27.8 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 27.54 g 10%
- Total Fat 7.06 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 2.05 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 205.23 mg High 68%
- Sodium 757.64 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 5.62 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 9.9 g --
- Added Sugars 6.01 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 117.52 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.13 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 358.55 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 51.88 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 12.49 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic New Orleans Creole Seafood Gumbo is made with 21 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 3 hrs 40 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Bacon Fat, and Beef Bouillon. Each serving provides about 289.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic New Orleans Creole Seafood Gumbo made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Bacon Fat, Beef Bouillon, Cajun Seasoning. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic New Orleans Creole Seafood Gumbo?
- About 3 hrs 40 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 2 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 289.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic New Orleans Creole Seafood Gumbo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 21 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Classic New Orleans Creole Seafood Gumbo healthy?
- Classic New Orleans Creole Seafood Gumbo has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 289.2 calories and 27.8 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 757.64 mg (33% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.05 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.01 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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