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New Orleans Creole Gumbo Recipe

A hearty and flavorful gumbo with a mix of seafood, sausage, and vegetables, perfect for a taste of New Orleans.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb crabmeat
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups okra, sliced
  • 2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour to make a roux, stirring constantly until it turns a dark brown color.
  2. 2. Add onions, bell peppers, and celery to the roux. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  3. 3. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. 4. Add sausage and cook until browned.
  5. 5. Pour in chicken broth, then add Creole seasoning, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
  6. 6. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  7. 7. Add shrimp, crabmeat, and okra. Cook for another 15 minutes.
  8. 8. Serve hot over cooked white rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Gumbo
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