Spicy Seafood Gumbo

"My husband makes the best gumbo. This is the recipe he uses. Originated from Southern Living but he has changed it up a bit over the years. Makes a lot and freezes well."
 
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Ready In:
3hrs 25mins
Ingredients:
24
Yields:
7 quarts
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ingredients

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directions

  • Add the oil and flour to a cast-iron skillet; stir to combine.
  • Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is the color of chocolate (be careful not to burn).
  • Add in onions, celery, and garlic; cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Transfer mixture to a large pot.
  • Add in chicken broth and the next 12 ingredients; let simmer for 2 hours; stir occasionally.
  • Peel and devein shrimp.
  • Add in the shrimp, oysters, crabmeat, and fish to the pot; simmer for 10-15 minutes or until seafood is done.
  • Take out bay leaves.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice.
  • Sprinkle with file if desired.

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Reviews

  1. I added "mud bugs" (crawdads) in mine....also added Rattlesnake Dust to give it even more heat... Great recipe....
     
  2. When I read this recipe, I had to try it. But since there are only 2 of us, I made a half recipe. And since I need to watch my health, I left ou the roux altogether. I could not find crab claws either, so I used 7 oz of Healthy Choice smoked sausage, sliced, instead. Instead of the roux, I sauteed the veggies in olive oil Pam and 2 tsp infused chili oil (which I made with another recipe on this site!). After the whole thing was simmering, I added a 6 oz can of tomato paste and upped the spice with generous amounts of cayenne pepper. I also left off the rice and served it with homemade wheat and herb bread. Definitely something to make on your day off, though! Quite a bit of work, and the seafood made it expensive. It was a treat, though, even made lower in fat!
     
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  1. When I read this recipe, I had to try it. But since there are only 2 of us, I made a half recipe. And since I need to watch my health, I left ou the roux altogether. I could not find crab claws either, so I used 7 oz of Healthy Choice smoked sausage, sliced, instead. Instead of the roux, I sauteed the veggies in olive oil Pam and 2 tsp infused chili oil (which I made with another recipe on this site!). After the whole thing was simmering, I added a 6 oz can of tomato paste and upped the spice with generous amounts of cayenne pepper. I also left off the rice and served it with homemade wheat and herb bread. Definitely something to make on your day off, though! Quite a bit of work, and the seafood made it expensive. It was a treat, though, even made lower in fat!
     

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