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Flavorful Seafood Gumbo Recipe with Shrimp Crab and Okra Over Rice

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A hearty and comforting seafood gumbo featuring shrimp, crab, and okra served over fluffy white rice. This recipe balances bold Cajun flavors with simple ingredients for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (60 grams)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 medium celery stalks, diced
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup sliced okra (fresh or frozen)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (950 ml), preferably low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (450 grams)
  • 1 cup fresh crab meat (about 150 grams), lump or claw meat
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Hot sauce to taste (e.g., Crystal or Tabasco)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon file powder (optional)
  • Cooked white rice (about 4 cups cooked)

Instructions

  1. Make the Roux (15-20 minutes): In a Dutch oven over medium heat, combine ½ cup vegetable oil and ½ cup all-purpose flour. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent burning until the roux reaches a milk chocolate brown color.
  2. Add the Aromatics (5 minutes): Stir in diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables soften and become fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. Incorporate Okra and Tomato Paste (3 minutes): Stir in sliced okra and tomato paste, mixing well.
  4. Add Broth and Seasonings (10 minutes): Slowly whisk in 4 cups chicken broth to avoid lumps. Add bay leaves, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 10 minutes.
  5. Add Seafood (5-7 minutes): Add peeled shrimp and crab meat. Cook until shrimp turn pink and crab is heated through, about 5-7 minutes. Avoid overcooking.
  6. Final Touches (2 minutes): Remove bay leaves. Stir in file powder if using. Adjust salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
  7. Serve: Spoon gumbo over steaming hot white rice. Optionally garnish with chopped green onions or fresh parsley.

Notes

Stir the roux constantly to avoid burning. Add seafood near the end to prevent overcooking. Okra naturally thickens the gumbo; substitute with green beans if desired. For gluten-free, replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend. For vegetarian, omit seafood and use smoked mushrooms or tempeh with vegetable broth.

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Keywords: seafood gumbo, shrimp gumbo, crab gumbo, okra gumbo, Cajun recipe, seafood stew, comfort food, quick gumbo, easy gumbo

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