Seafood Gumbo
Seafood Gumbo is a bold, peppery stew brimming with shrimp, oysters, and crab simmered in a deep, roux-like base with aromatic trinity vegetables and filé. The broth is richly spiced with cayenne, paprika, and herbs, delivering warmth and depth without overpowering the sweet seafood. It’s ideal for a cozy weekend meal or a crowd-pleasing gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Mix the red, white, and black peppers with the paprika, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and salt, then set aside.
- 2
In a heavy 5-quart or larger pot, heat the oil over medium heat, warming the pot first.
- 3
Add the onions, celery, and green pepper.
- 4
Increase the heat to high.
- 5
Stir frequently, then add the garlic, file, hot sauce, and the pepper-herb mixture.
- 6
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 7
Add the tomato sauce and stir as it reduces over high heat.
- 8
Pour in the fish stock and bring to a boil.
- 9
Lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- 10
When ready to serve, add the shrimp, oysters, and crabmeat.
- 11
Cover and wait 5 minutes.
- 12
Turn off the heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
- 13
Serve.
- Calories 553.57 kcal High
- Protein 29.92 g Good Source
- Carbs 46.87 g Moderate
- Total Fat 28.16 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.99 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 155.7 mg High
- Sodium 927.33 mg High
- Fiber 3.81 g Moderate
- Sugar 11.73 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 121.61 mg Low Source
- Iron 6.63 mg Good Source
- Potassium 373.59 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 120.91 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 6.34 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Seafood Gumbo is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, and Crab. Each serving provides about 553.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Seafood Gumbo?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Seafood Gumbo made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Crab, Diced Onion. The full list of 20 is above.
- What goes well with Seafood Gumbo?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Seafood Gumbo?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 553.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Seafood Gumbo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 13 steps.
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