Gulf Coast House Gumbo
Gulf Coast House Gumbo brings a deep, peppery warmth with layers of shrimp, crab, tender chicken, and smoky andouille in a dark roux base. Bright tomatoes and the Cajun trinity round it out, while filé lends a silky finish. It’s a crowd-pleasing pot ideal for weekend gatherings or game day, served generously over steamed rice.
- Prep1 hr 30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gulf Coast House Gumbo, 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
- 12 / 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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- 29
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 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
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
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
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
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
Stir the gumbo from the bottom for 1 minute. Remove the bay leaves and serve.
- Calories 390.15 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 43.61 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 20.89 g 8%
- Total Fat 14.73 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 2.87 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 311.63 mg High 104%
- Sodium 695.9 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 5.08 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 8.23 g --
- Added Sugars 4.05 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 100.07 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.79 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 417.86 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 105.19 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 13.55 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 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Gulf Coast House Gumbo is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs, serves 20, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Cayenne Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 390.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gulf Coast House Gumbo?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Gulf Coast House Gumbo made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Gulf Coast House Gumbo?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Gulf Coast House Gumbo?
- About 4 hrs in total: 1 hr 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 390.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gulf Coast House Gumbo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Gulf Coast House Gumbo healthy?
- Gulf Coast House Gumbo has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 390.15 calories and 43.61 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 695.9 mg (30% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.87 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.05 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn, 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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