Seafood Gumbo Recipe
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables
Liquids & Broth
Herbs & Spices
Other
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Seafood
Ensure that the shrimp are peeled and deveined, the crab meat is lumped, and the oysters are shucked. Set aside.
Cooking
- 2
Make the Roux
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches a dark brown color, about 15-20 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Add the Liquids
Stir in the chicken or seafood stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 5
Season the Gumbo
Add the bay leaves, dried thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- 6
Add the Seafood
In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the shrimp, crab meat, and oysters to the pot. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- 7
Serve
Remove the bay leaves, and serve the gumbo hot over cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions.