Delicious Seafood Gumbo Recipes to Warm Your Soul

April 25, 2023

Seafood Gumbo Recipes

When it comes to comfort food, there's nothing quite like a steaming bowl of seafood gumbo. This Cajun classic is a hearty and delicious stew that's packed with flavor and perfect for a cozy evening in. Whether you're looking for a classic seafood gumbo recipe or something with a little more kick, we've got you covered with these amazing seafood gumbo recipes.

Classic Seafood Gumbo

Ingredients:

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound crabmeat
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 cups cooked white rice

Instructions:

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour and stir continuously until it turns a dark brown color, about 10-15 minutes.
Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.
Add the shrimp and crabmeat to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through.
Remove the bay leaf and stir in the parsley. Serve the gumbo over a bed of cooked white rice.