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Louisiana Seafood Gumbo: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

Louisiana Seafood Gumbo: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

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If you’re in search of a dish that delivers warmth and brings everyone together, Louisiana Seafood Gumbo: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe is your answer! This savory stew is a celebration of flavor, featuring an array of seafood that will leave your family and friends clamoring for more. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy weeknight meal, this gumbo transcends mere nourishment—it’s an experience filled with laughter and heartwarming memories.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 cups seafood stock or chicken stock
  • 1 pound turkey sausage, sliced
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound crabmeat
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked white rice

Instructions

  1. Create the Roux: In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Gradually stir in flour and cook constantly until dark brown (20–30 minutes).
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté for about 5–7 minutes until softened.
  3. Add Garlic and Seasoning: Stir in minced garlic, cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaf; cook for another minute.
  4. Incorporate Stock: Slowly add seafood or chicken stock while stirring constantly. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add Turkey Sausage: Stir in sliced turkey sausage; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Introduce Seafood: Add shrimp and crabmeat; simmer for another 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Season to Taste: Remove bay leaf; stir in salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve It Up: Scoop gumbo into bowls over cooked white rice.

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