Gulf Coast House Gumbo

1. 1

   Peel and devein the shrimp. Put the shrimp into a bowl; cover and refrigerate until needed. Put the shrimp heads and shells into a large pot.

2. 2

   Pour 2 quarts water into the pot, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until the liquid is reduced by half. Strain out and discard the shrimp heads and shells. Reserve the shrimp broth.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a very large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add flour; cook and stir with a long-handled spoon until dark brown and the flour puffs and starts to absorb the oil, 10 to 15 minutes. Slowly stir in chicken broth and 1 cup water. Put the chicken into the pot; add tomatoes, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, seafood seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and cook until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

4. 4

   Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove and discard the bones; chop the meat into 1-inch pieces.

5. 5

   Return the chopped chicken to the pot, along with the reserved shrimp broth, crabmeat, sausage, shrimp, and filé powder; stir from the bottom of the pot to combine. Bring to a boil, then immediately remove from the heat.

6. 6

   Stir the gumbo from the bottom for 1 minute. Remove the bay leaves and serve.

• Calories 375.24 kcal Moderate
• Protein 42.91 g Good Source
• Carbs 19.01 g Moderate
• Total Fat 14.07 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 2.82 g Moderate
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 310.93 mg High
• Sodium 691.72 mg High
• Fiber 1.93 g Low Source
• Sugar 8.09 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 3.95 g Moderate
• Calcium 82.8 mg Low Source
• Iron 1.32 mg Low Source
• Potassium 197.12 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 33.26 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 5.46 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 🐟
• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Celery
• Corn 🌽
• Tomatoes 🍅
• Garlic 🧄
• Onions 🧅