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Delicious Seafood Gumbo featuring crab, shrimp, and sausage in a rich broth

Seafood Gumbo with Crab, Shrimp & Sausage

A delicious and hearty Seafood Gumbo packed with crab, shrimp, and sausage, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood and Protein
  • 1 lb crab meat fresh is best, but canned works too
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
Vegetables
  • 1 cup okra, sliced frozen works perfectly
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking Additions
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tsp thyme
  • to taste salt and pepper
Serving Suggestions
  • cooked white rice for serving
  • chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns a lovely brown color (about 20-30 minutes).
  2. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic into the roux. Cook until the veggies become soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced sausage and okra, cooking for another 5 minutes.
  4. Gradually whisk in the seafood stock, making sure to break up any lumps. Add the Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring the gumbo to a gentle simmer.
  5. Once simmering, add the crab and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the bay leaves and serve the gumbo over white rice, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

For added spice, feel free to add more Cajun seasoning or chopped jalapeños. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and taste even better the next day. Can substitute crab with more shrimp or chicken if desired. Chicken broth can be used instead of seafood stock.