CAJUN SEAFOOD GUMBO

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This is a fairly simple gumbo recipe, and could be spiced up to individual tastes with spicier sausage, or the additional cayenne.

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     Gumbo

Time 1h50m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups white rice, cooked
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons shortening
1 cup celery, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 large bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 quart water
1 quart chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can clam chowder
1 bay leaf
5/8 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb link sausage, sliced
1 (12 ounce) package perch fillets, frozen, cut in squares
1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra
1 lb shrimp, cooked
2 sprigs parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • Make roux by browning flour in melted shortening.
  • Add celery, onions and bell pepper and cook slowly until onion is clear.
  • Add other ingredients with exception of shrimp and parsley.
  • Simmer for at least 1 hour.
  • Add shrimp about 10 minutes before serving.
  • Just before serving add parsley.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.9, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 190.4, Sodium 1591.6, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 5.6, Protein 36.5

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