Jul 14 2026
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Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Inspired by Parrain's Seafood Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Make Seafood Gumbo Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Vegetables

Liquids & Broth

Seasonings

Miscellaneous

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and mince the garlic. Slice the okra and set aside. Peel and devein the shrimp if not pre-prepared.

  2. 2

    Cook the Sausage

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Cooking the Gumbo

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.

  2. 4

    Add Liquids

    Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  3. 5

    Season the Gumbo

    Add bay leaves, thyme, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.

  4. 6

    Add Okra and Seafood

    Stir in the sliced okra, shrimp, crab meat, and oysters. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Gumbo

    Remove the bay leaves from the gumbo. Serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with chopped parsley and sliced green onions.

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