Jul 14 2026
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Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Inspired by The Little Village - Downtown
Time1h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Vegetables

Liquids and Fats

Spices and Seasonings

Other Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prep the Seafood

    In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, crab meat, and oysters. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Chop the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and mince the garlic. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  2. 4

    Add Liquids and Spices

    Pour in the chicken broth and add the canned diced tomatoes, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

  3. 5

    Add Okra

    Add the sliced okra to the pot and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 6

    Incorporate Seafood

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

  5. 7

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the gumbo and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve the Gumbo

    Serve the gumbo over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

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