Savannah seafood gumbo is a flavorful and hearty stew that combines the best of the sea with the traditional flavors of Creole cuisine. Originating in the vibrant city of Savannah, Georgia, this dish is a melting pot of flavors, textures, and cultures. From the succulent shrimp and tender crab to the rich and aromatic broth, each ingredient in this gumbo plays a vital role in creating a culinary masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, this definitive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques needed to prepare an authentic and unforgettable Savannah seafood gumbo.
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SEAFOOD GUMBO
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories main-dish
Time 2h39m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large, heavy saucepan or dutch oven melt butter and whisk in flour until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until roux is a peanut butter color, about 20 minutes.
- Immediately add onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and bay leaves and cook until vegetables are very soft, about 8 minutes. Add stock and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil, skim surface, and reduce heat to a simmer. Add crabs and cook for 1 1/2 hours, until thickened and flavorful. If gumbo seems too thick, thin with water or seafood stock.
- Add shrimp and fish and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and fish is cooked through. Add oysters (with their liquor), parsley, and green onions, and cook until edges of oysters curl, about 5 to7 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary, and serve in large bowls over hot white rice.
SAVANNAH SEAFOOD GUMBO
A Southern delight perfect for a Savannah-styled table.
Provided by Paula Deen
Time 10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- In a large pot combine oil and flour. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the roux has browned to a light chocolate color. Add onion, pepper, celery and garlic. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add chicken broth and chicken base, stirring as you go. Add water, bay leaves, thyme, basil, parsley, lemon pepper, cayenne pepper, House Seasoning, soy sauce and tomatoes. Cut sausage into 1/2-inch pieces. Add to pot along with okra. Cover pot and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add oysters, crabmeat, shrimp and scallops. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Serve over hot buttered rice. Sprinkle with file powder on top of bowl and stir in.
- Tip: Add filé powder after putting gumbo into individual serving bowls. Adding filé into the pot will make the gumbo too thick as filé powder acts as a thickening agent.
SAVANNAH SEAFOOD STUFFING
This is a seafood stuffing that has been in my family for a while. We have never actually stuffed the bird with this to avoid the turkey having a 'fishy' taste. We tend to like our dressing very moist, but if you prefer a drier stuffing, only use half of the broth.
Provided by TIANA1T
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, celery crabmeat and shrimp; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Set aside. In a large bowl, stir together the stuffing, bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Mix in the vegetables and seafood from the skillet. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and as much of the chicken broth as you like. Spoon into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1140.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
SEAFOOD GUMBO
This seafood gumbo takes some time, but is well worth the investment. Serve over long-grain white rice.
Provided by Sara
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine the red, white, and black peppers, paprika, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and salt; set aside.
- In a heavy pot, 5 quart or larger, heat oil over medium heat, warming the pot first. Add onions, celery, and green pepper. Turn heat to high. Stirring frequently, add garlic, file, hot sauce, and the pepper-herb mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add tomato sauce, and stir as it reduces over high heat. Add fish stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- When ready to serve, add shrimp, oysters, and crabmeat. Cover, and wait 5 minutes. Turn off heat, and let stand for 10 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 106.1 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1398.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
SAVANNAH SEAFOOD GUMBO
Categories Shellfish
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- In a large pot combine oil and flour. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the roux has browned to a light chocolate color. Add onion, pepper, celery and garlic. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add chicken broth, and chicken base, stirring as you go. Add water, bay leaves, thyme, basil, parsley, lemon pepper, cayenne pepper, House Seasoning, soy sauce and tomatoes. Cut sausage into 1/2-inch pieces. Add to pot along with okra. Cover pot and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add oysters, crabmeat, shrimp and scallops. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Serve over hot buttered rice. Sprinkle with file powder on top of bowl and stir in. Tip: Add file powder after putting gumbo into individual serving bowls. Adding file into the pot will make the gumbo too thick as File powder acts as a thickening agent.
SAVANNAH GUMBO - PAULA DEEN
This is from THE LADY AND SONS, TOO cookbook by Paula Deen.This is really simple and does not take very long. I like to add other seafood and fish to make it even more hearty or just because I'm a meat lover. Some times I'll add corn kernals or mini cob on the cob.Serve over rice (a SC favorite) or pasta.
Provided by mightyro_cooking4u
Categories Gumbo
Time 1h10m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a 5 quart pot combine the flour and butter and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the roux has a brown to a light chocolate color.
- Add the onion, pepper, and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the sausage, chicken, broth, tomatoes, okra, thyme, bay leaves, and cayenne, and simmer over low heat for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Add the file powder and salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove and discard the bay leaves.
- Serve the gumbo over rice. For an extra special pot of gumbo, throw in some peeled before adding the file.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 43.2, Sodium 362.1, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 15.6
SOUTHERN SEAFOOD GUMBO
Okay....this is not your same old timey recipe, but it is good, plus it is quick and easy to make. Great for those weeknights when you want some good old comfort foods, but don't have the long cook time that is often involved in that type cooking.
Provided by Jellyqueen
Categories Gumbo
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pour olive oil into a heated soup pot.
- Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the oil until tender, but not over done.
- Add celery seed.
- Add V8 juice, tomato sauce, water, tomatoes, okra, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring to a boil and simmer about 10 minutes.
- Stir in fish and cook for approximately 8 more minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook for about 5 more minutes.
- Place a 1/2 cup mound of rice in bowl and ladle gumbo over the rice.
- Serve with a green salad and crusty bread and you have a full meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.9, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 113.1, Sodium 903.9, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 7.5, Protein 31.6
Tips:
- Use a variety of seafood. This will give your gumbo a more complex flavor. Good choices include shrimp, crab, oysters, and fish.
- Don't overcook the seafood. Seafood cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough.
- Use a good quality stock. The stock is the base of your gumbo, so it's important to use a good quality one. You can use chicken stock, vegetable stock, or seafood stock.
- Add vegetables. Vegetables add flavor and texture to gumbo. Good choices include onions, celery, bell peppers, and okra.
- Season your gumbo well. Gumbo should have a flavorful broth. Season it with salt, pepper, garlic, and cayenne pepper.
- Let the gumbo simmer for a while. This will allow the flavors to meld together. The longer you simmer the gumbo, the better it will taste.
- Serve gumbo over rice. Rice is the traditional way to serve gumbo. It helps to soak up the flavorful broth.
Conclusion:
Savannah seafood gumbo is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It's also a great way to use up leftover seafood. So next time you have some leftover shrimp, crab, or fish, try making a pot of Savannah seafood gumbo. You won't be disappointed!
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