Description
A comforting and impressive seafood gumbo featuring crab, prawns, and sausage, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb crab meat
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 6 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- 2 cups okra, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice (for serving)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Roux: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour to create a roux. Stir continuously for about 15-20 minutes, or until it turns a deep brown color – like milk chocolate!
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the diced onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic to the roux. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, allowing the veggies to soften and absorb all that lovely flavor.
- Combine the Ingredients: Slowly stir in the seafood stock, ensuring there are no lumps. Add in the Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, sliced sausage, and okra. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the Seafood: Once the gumbo is fragrant and thickened, gently fold in the crab and prawns. Cook for another 10-15 minutes until the seafood is cooked through but tender.
- Serve: Ladle the gumbo over a generous scoop of rice and garnish with fresh parsley. Voilà! You’ve just made a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to impress.
Notes
Don’t rush the roux for best results and feel free to adjust the spice level for your taste. Gumbo tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Seafood Gumbo, Crab, Prawns, Sausage, Cajun Cuisine, Comfort Food