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New Orleans Creole Gumbo Recipe

A rich and flavorful gumbo from New Orleans, packed with seafood, sausage, and a blend of spices.
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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

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 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
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 pcs bay leaves
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 6 cups cooked white rice

Instructions 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to make a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is a dark brown color, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Add the onions, celery, and bell pepper to the roux. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add the sausage to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, Creole seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  4. Add the shrimp and crabmeat to the pot. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the green onions and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve the gumbo over cooked white rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Creole, Gumbo, New Orleans
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