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Louisiana Seafood Gumbo: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

Louisiana Seafood Gumbo: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

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If you’re looking for a dish that embodies the heart and soul of Southern cuisine, Louisiana Seafood Gumbo: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe is your answer. This delightful stew combines fresh seafood with a medley of vegetables and spices, creating a comforting and flavorful meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a family night at home, this gumbo will surely impress your guests. The rich, aromatic broth, paired with tender shrimp and crabmeat, makes every bite feel like a warm embrace. Serve it over fluffy rice to soak up all the delicious flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 cups seafood stock or chicken stock
  • 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound crabmeat
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the roux by heating vegetable oil in a pot, then whisking in flour until deep brown (20–30 minutes).
  2. Sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and celery in the roux for 5–7 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaf; cook for 1 minute.
  4. Gradually pour in the seafood or chicken stock while stirring; bring to a boil.
  5. Add sliced chicken sausage; simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Fold in shrimp and crabmeat; simmer for another 10–15 minutes.
  7. Remove the bay leaf; stir in green onions and parsley before serving over rice.

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