Make and share this Spicy Gumbo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Christine Bettiga
Categories Gumbo
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 34
Steps:
- Combine 1 1/2 cups oil and 1 3/4 cups flour in a heavy skillet or pan over low heat.
- Stir constantly until the flour thickens and turns light brown.
- Add more flour if needed to absorb oil and make a smooth paste.
- It takes approximately 15 minutes or so, but be careful to not burn the flour.
- Set the roux aside.
- Mix together all spices in a bowl and set aside.
- In a large 12 quart pot, sauté onions, garlic, bell pepper and celery in 3 tbsp olive oil.
- Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken, shrimp, cat fish and okra (and sausage if desired).
- Cook for approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add the peppers, tomatoes, seasonings, chicken stock, V-8 and clam juice.
- Simmer, uncovered for approximately 1 hour.
- With a wire whisk, slowly incorporate the roux into the mixture to desired consistency.
- Add more chicken stock if necessary.
- Add the rest of the seafood to the mixture.
- Turn down heat, cover and simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, mound 1/2 cup rice and ladle the gumbo on top.
- Serve with oyster crackers and a dash of Tabasco sauce.
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