New Orleans Seafood Gumbo

Experience the bold flavors of New Orleans with this classic Seafood Gumbo recipe! Packed with fish, shrimp, crab, and oysters, this hearty dish is a Southern comfort food favorite.How to Make New Orleans Seafood Gumbo

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 🐟 300g white fish (catfish or tilapia), cut into chunks
• 🍤 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 🦪 200g oysters, drained
• 🐚 200g crabmeat, cleaned
• 🫑 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 🧅 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 🌿 2 celery stalks, diced
• 🧄 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 🌶️ 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 🧂 1 tsp paprika
• 🍅 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• 🌾 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 🧈 1/4 cup butter
• 🌾 4 cups seafood stock
• 🌿 2 bay leaves
• 🍚 Cooked white rice, for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions:

How to Make New Orleans Seafood Gumbo

Step 1: Make the Roux

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns a deep brown color (about 10 minutes).

Step 2: Build the Base

1. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the roux.
2. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 3: Add Seasonings and Stock

1. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, and bay leaves.
2. Add the diced tomatoes and seafood stock. Bring to a simmer.

Step 4: Cook the Seafood

1. Add the fish chunks and crabmeat to the pot. Cook for 10 minutes.
2. Gently stir in the shrimp and oysters, cooking for another 5-7 minutes until they are done.

Step 5: Serve the Gumbo

Serve the gumbo over a bowl of cooked white rice.

Remove bay leaves.