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shrimp and crab claw over rice and soup

SEAFOOD GUMBO RECIPE

This SEAFOOD GUMBO RECIPE is a hearty Cajun inspired dinner. You'll feel like you're in New Orleans while eating this flavorful gumbo filled with fresh shrimp, sausage and crab.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: seafood gumbo
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 3 .5 quarts
Calories: 701kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion - chopped
  • 3 stalks celery - chopped
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 green onion - sliced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 Pickled Okra optional
  • 2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cumin optional
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay
  • 2 tablespoons Onion Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Paprika
  • Ground Black Pepper - to taste
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 Chilli Peppers optional - for spicy
  • 1 pound medium shrimp rinsed and drained
  • 1 pound Andouille Sausage sliced
  • 2 cooked crab claws
  • 12 ounces lump crab meat
  • 1 cup minced fresh parsley
  • Lemon wedges - to garnish
  • Rice of your choice cooked according to instructions.

Instructions

  • In large saucepan, fry sliced sausage to brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add oil to saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add flour, stirring continuously with a whisk, until dark brown (approximately 15 minutes).
  • Add parsley, green onion, sweet onion, celery, carrots, green bell pepper.
  • Stir together, simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In large Dutch oven, add Chicken Broth and water.
  • Transfer mixture from saucepan to dutch oven.
  • Add all spices except Chili Peppers.
  • Simmer on low for 20 minutes, covered.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, chili peppers, and parsley.
  • Simmer on low for another 20 minutes, covered. Remove chili peppers.
  • Add in shrimp and sausage. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Stir in crab meat.
  • Serve along with cooked rice.
  • Garnish with additional green onions or parsley if desired.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 701kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 2882mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g
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