Classic Seafood Gumbo with Okra and Roux
This Cajun-style seafood gumbo begins with a roux and the classic combination of celery, green onions, and green bell pepper, building a rich tomato-based broth with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and hot pepper sauce. Okra, catfish, and shrimp make it a hearty, briny bowl with gentle heat and earthy depth, well suited to a warming family dinner or relaxed gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Seafood Gumbo with Okra and Roux, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the roux: Combine flour and oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the roux is dark brown, thick, and bubbly and smells like peanuts, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool and thicken.
- 2
Make the gumbo: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery, green onions, and bell pepper; cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Add them to the roux.
- 3
Stir water, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, hot pepper sauce, and thyme into the vegetable mixture. Return to the stovetop and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour.
- 4
Stir in okra and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Add catfish, stir gently, and cook until the flesh flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes. Gently stir in shrimp and cook until bright pink, about 3 minutes. Season with the file powder and salt. Stir to combine, then ladle into bowls.
- Calories 440.02 kcal High 22%
- Protein 30.32 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 33.97 g 12%
- Total Fat 21.94 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 4.21 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 172.09 mg High 57%
- Sodium 401.99 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 9.1 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 14.18 g --
- Added Sugars 7.66 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 147.58 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.57 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 1039.13 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 72.15 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 13.67 mg Moderate 15%
- 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 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Seafood Gumbo with Okra and Roux is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Catfish, and Celery. Each serving provides about 440.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Seafood Gumbo with Okra and Roux?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Classic Seafood Gumbo with Okra and Roux made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Catfish, Celery, Cut Okra. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Seafood Gumbo with Okra and Roux?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Seafood Gumbo with Okra and Roux?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 440.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Seafood Gumbo with Okra and Roux easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Classic Seafood Gumbo with Okra and Roux healthy?
- Classic Seafood Gumbo with Okra and Roux has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 440.02 calories and 30.32 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 401.99 mg (17% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.21 g (21% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.66 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes 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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