Seafood Gumbo Recipe
A flavorful stew made with a variety of seafood.
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Ingredients
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Gumbo Base
Method
Cooking Instructions
Add Garlic and Tomatoes
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Then, add the canned diced tomatoes and stir well.
Add Broth and Seasoning
Pour in the chicken broth, bay leaves, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
Add Seafood
After the gumbo has simmered, add your choice of seafood (like shrimp, crab, and mussels) and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.
Serve
Remove bay leaves and serve the gumbo hot, garnished with green onions if desired.
