Coastal Gumbo Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Base

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.

2. 2

   Add Garlic and Tomatoes

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add the canned diced tomatoes along with their juices.

3. 3

   Simmer the Broth

   Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the sliced okra, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Add Seafood

   Add the shrimp and crab meat to the pot. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

5. 5

   Serve

   Remove the bay leaves and stir in the chopped parsley. Serve the gumbo over cooked rice in bowls.