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Authentic New Orleans Seafood Gumbo

This Seafood Gumbo is packed with shrimp, crab, smoky sausage, and bold seasonings. It’s a rich, flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a party, celebrating a holiday, or just craving some serious comfort food. Off the chain!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For the Roux:

  • ⅔ cup oil
  • 1 cup flour

For Gumbo:

  • 12-14 cups seafood stock heated (or substitute with chicken stock)
  • 2-3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tbsp granulated onion
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 small onions chopped
  • 1 large bell pepper chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 bunch green onions chopped (for garnish)
  • 1/2 bunch parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • 2 lbs shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb andouille sausage sliced
  • 4-5 gumbo crabs
  • 3-4 dungeness crab clusters or lump crab, snowcrab, or crab claws
  • 1-2 tsp File Powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Water as needed to adjust consistency

Instructions
 

Instructions:

  • Prep your ingredients and set aside.
  • In a large pot, make a roux by combining the oil and flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the roux turns a rich brown (about 20-30 minutes).
  • Add the onions, bell pepper, and celery to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Slowly add the heated seafood stock, whisking to combine.
  • Add Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, granulated onion and garlic, and gumbo crabs. Stir well.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about an hour.
  • While the gumbo simmers, brown the sausage in a separate pan. Once browned, add it to the gumbo along with the Dungeness crab.
  • Cook for a few minutes, then add shrimp, green onions, parsley, and file powder. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Gumbo will also thicken slightly from file powder.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add water to adjust the consistency if desired.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with more green onion and parsley. Enjoy!