Description
This deeply flavorful Louisiana Seafood Gumbo features a rich, dark roux, a medley of fresh shrimp and crab, spicy andouille sausage, and a classic mix of vegetables in a savory Creole-spiced broth. It’s hearty, comforting, and an unforgettable Southern classic perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers all week.
Ingredients
0.75 cup all-purpose flour
0.75 cup vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces lump crab meat
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 bay leaves
5 cups seafood or chicken stock
1 cup diced tomatoes
0.5 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Cooked white rice, for serving
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine flour and oil over medium heat. Stir constantly for 20–30 minutes until the roux is dark brown.
2. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Stir in sliced sausage and cook until browned.
4. Gradually pour in stock, stirring to combine. Add diced tomatoes and bay leaves.
5. Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 45–60 minutes.
6. Add shrimp and crab in the last 10–15 minutes, cooking until shrimp are opaque.
7. Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and garnish with green onions.
8. Serve hot over cooked white rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast your Cajun seasoning in a dry skillet before using.
Don’t add seafood too early—wait until the end to keep it tender and juicy.
Gumbo tastes even better the next day, so consider making it in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: seafood gumbo, Louisiana gumbo, shrimp gumbo