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Louisiana Seafood Gumbo

  • Author: Zoe McKenney
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings

Description

Get ready to bring bold Southern soul into your kitchen with this Louisiana Seafood Gumbo—a hearty, flavor-packed stew made with juicy shrimp, sweet crab meat, spicy andouille sausage, and the classic “Holy Trinity” of Cajun cooking. Simmered in a rich, dark roux and seasoned with Creole spices, this gumbo is a true comfort food experience.

 

Perfect for cozy dinners, festive gatherings, or meal-prep lovers, it’s an easy dinner idea that becomes more delicious the next day. This dish is a Southern staple, a dinner idea that warms the soul, and a must-try if you’re looking for food ideas with bold flavor and coastal charm. Whether you’re new to Cajun cooking or a seasoned pro, this gumbo recipe will quickly become your go-to easy recipe for wow-worthy flavor.

Ingredients

Seafood & Protein

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ lb lump crab meat
  • ½ lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • Optional: oysters or crawfish tails

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup okra, sliced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup peas (optional)
  • Green onions & parsley, for garnish

Roux Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

Liquids & Seasonings

  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • ½ cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

To Serve

  • Cooked white rice
  • Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Roux: In a Dutch oven, heat oil and stir in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until dark brown (about 15–20 mins).
  2. Add Veggies: Stir in onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  3. Sauté Sausage & Tomatoes: Add sliced sausage and cook until browned. Stir in tomatoes.
  4. Add Stock & Seasoning: Pour in stock and wine. Add bay leaf, Creole seasoning, paprika, cayenne, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer 30–40 minutes.
  5. Add Okra & Peas: Stir in okra and peas. Simmer 10 more minutes.
  6. Add Seafood: Gently fold in shrimp and crab. Cook until shrimp is pink, about 5 minutes.
  7. Let Rest: Remove from heat. Let gumbo sit covered for 10–15 minutes.
  8. Serve: Spoon over white rice. Garnish with green onions, parsley, and hot sauce if desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour

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