Description
This rich and flavorful Louisiana Seafood Gumbo recipe is loaded with shrimp, crab, smoked sausage, and bold Creole seasoning. A Southern classic made with a dark roux, it’s the ultimate comfort food perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Serve over rice for a hearty, soul-warming meal.
Ingredients
½ cup vegetable oil or butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces smoked andouille sausage, sliced
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces crab meat or crab claws
6 cups seafood stock or chicken stock
1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
3 cups cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
1. In a large Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the flour and stir constantly for 20–30 minutes until the roux turns a deep chocolate brown.
2. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Add the andouille sausage. Let it brown slightly, then stir in Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
4. Slowly pour in the seafood stock while stirring to deglaze the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 30–45 minutes.
5. Add the shrimp and crab meat. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Adjust seasoning if needed.
6. To serve, ladle the gumbo over cooked white rice and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Take your time with the roux; rushing it will ruin the flavor. Stir continuously for the best results.
Use homemade or high-quality seafood stock to enhance the richness of the gumbo.
For extra flavor, prepare the gumbo a day in advance and let it rest overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern, Cajun, Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (with rice)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg