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
- 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 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 🧅
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 375.24 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 375.24 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.
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