CRAB AND SHRIMP GUMBO WITH OKRA
My grandma gave me a famous Louisiana cookbook (if you are a Louisiana native, you know what I'm talking about) when I was a teenager. I watched her make famous-around-town gumbo so many times as a kid. I took the book's "second edition" recipe and what I learned from her and came up with my own hybrid of the two. My daughters have asked me for my recipe, so here is my best recollection of it.
Provided by Tiffany Alessi Carter
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes
Time 3h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat until a pinch of flour sprinkled into the oil just begins to bubble. Whisk in the flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the flour is very dark brown and the color of melted chocolate, about 45 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add okra, onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until onions are translucent and veggies are cooked, 6 to 8 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, cover, and bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add okra and cook, stirring constantly, until tender and no longer stringy or slimy, about 10 minutes. Add to simmering roux mixture and simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add 6 cups water plus file powder, Creole seasoning, salt, pepper, cayenne, and bay leaves. Cook, uncovered, tasting a few times as it cooks to adjust spices and adding more water if necessary, until gumbo is as thick as you would like, at least 2 to 3 hours. The longer it cooks, the better.
- Stir in shrimp and crabmeat; cook for 15 more minutes. Ladle gumbo over hot rice in serving bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 109.4 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 497.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
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Awais Khi
[email protected]This is the best gumbo recipe I've ever had. It's so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Anushka Damith
[email protected]This gumbo is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and sure to warm you up on a cold day.
aashma sunar
[email protected]I made this gumbo for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Mohtasham khan
[email protected]The gumbo was delicious! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more spice.
anthony cavallo
[email protected]This gumbo was a bit too salty for my taste. I would use less salt next time.
Roman Dean
[email protected]I've never made gumbo before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm definitely going to make it again.
hindu ibrahim
[email protected]I made this gumbo for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
otakus por simempre alejandro
[email protected]This gumbo is a great way to use up leftover crab and shrimp. It's also a very affordable dish to make.
Alyssa Angilletta
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of okra, but I really enjoyed this gumbo. The okra was cooked perfectly and it added a nice texture to the dish.
Roqih Kamel
[email protected]The gumbo was good, but it was a bit too thick for my taste. I would thin it out with a little bit of water next time.
arafat samy
[email protected]I love the way this gumbo combines the flavors of crab, shrimp, and okra. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion.
Ronnie kqnda
[email protected]This is the best gumbo recipe I've ever tried. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the end result was a delicious and flavorful gumbo.
Gaea Reed
[email protected]I thought the gumbo was a bit bland. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.
Ghulam Muhamd
[email protected]The gumbo was a bit too spicy for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Shisu Bhai9888
[email protected]I've made this gumbo recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
Mahamd Xoshnaw
[email protected]This gumbo was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the rich flavor and the combination of crab, shrimp, and okra.