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Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Inspired by Wharf Casual Seafood of Montgomery

Time50m

Serves4

Sampler / Petite / Regular

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Ingredients

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Seafood

1/2 lbs Shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2 lbs Crab meat, lump

1/2 lbs Fish fillets, white fish (like cod or tilapia), cut into chunks

Vegetables

1 cup Onion, chopped

1 cup Green bell pepper, chopped

1 cup Celery, chopped

4 cloves Garlic, minced

Liquids and Seasoning

4 cups Chicken broth

1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes, canned

2 pieces Bay leaves

2 tbs Cajun seasoning

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

to taste Hot sauce

Thickening Agent

1/2 cup 00 bread flour

1/2 cup Tuscany sunflower oil

Method

Preparation

1

Make the Roux

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

2

Cook the Vegetables

Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic to the roux. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

Cooking

3

Combine Ingredients

Stir in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

4

Add Seafood

Once boiling, reduce heat and add the shrimp, crab meat, and fish chunks. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.

5

Final Touches

Remove bay leaves, taste and adjust seasoning with hot sauce, salt, or pepper if necessary. Serve hot.