Seafood Gumbo is a flavorful and hearty stew that originated in Louisiana, USA. It typically includes a mix of seafood, vegetables, and spices served over rice. Here’s a basic recipe for Seafood Gumbo:
Seafood Gumbo
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for making roux)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound okra, sliced (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound crabmeat (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Cooked white rice for serving