Seafood and Okra Gumbo

50 mins
8 servings

Description

A hearty and flavorful stew originating from Louisiana, featuring a combination of seafood and okra in a rich, dark roux-based broth.

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup okra
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 1 pound chicken thighs
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons filé powder
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups fish stock
  • 1 pound crab claws
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound andouille sausage
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat oil in a large cast-iron pot over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add okra; cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add sausage; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Add shrimp, crab claws, fish stock, water, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.
  7. Step 7: Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the seafood is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Stir in filé powder and flour; cook for 1 minute.
  9. Step 9: Add butter; stir until melted and the gumbo has thickened, about 2 minutes.
  10. Step 10: Serve hot over cooked rice.

Nutrition Information

Per serving

589

Calories

47.53g

Protein

38.16g

Fat

16.69g

Carbs

Recipe Details

Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:30 mins
Total Time:50 mins

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