Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Prepare the Ingredients

Chop the onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Set them aside for later use.

Prep Seafood

Ensure shrimp are peeled and deveined, crab meat is lump, and oysters are shucked. Set seafood aside.

Make the Roux

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour, stirring constantly until mixture is a dark brown color, about 15-20 minutes.

Sauté Vegetables

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the roux. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Add Liquids

Pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce. Stir well to combine.

Season the Gumbo

Add Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

Add Seafood

Once the gumbo is simmering, add shrimp, crab meat, and oysters. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink and seafood is heated through.

Final Touches

Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve the Gumbo

Ladle gumbo into bowls over a scoop of cooked white rice. Garnish with chopped green onions.