SPICY SEAFOOD GUMBO

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My husband makes the best gumbo. This is the recipe he uses. Originated from Southern Living but he has changed it up a bit over the years. Makes a lot and freezes well.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Gumbo

Time 3h25m

Yield 7 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 medium onions, chopped
8 celery ribs, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans ready-to-serve chicken broth
2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen sliced okra, thawed
1 lb crab claws
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
5 bay leaves
1/2 cup minced parsley
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs unpeeled medium shrimp
1 quart standard oyster, undrained
1 lb fresh crabmeat, drained,flaked,and picked over
1 lb fish fillet, cut into 1 inch pieces (cod, haddock, halibut, etc.)
hot cooked rice
gumbo file

Steps:

  • Add the oil and flour to a cast-iron skillet; stir to combine.
  • Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is the color of chocolate (be careful not to burn).
  • Add in onions, celery, and garlic; cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Transfer mixture to a large pot.
  • Add in chicken broth and the next 12 ingredients; let simmer for 2 hours; stir occasionally.
  • Peel and devein shrimp.
  • Add in the shrimp, oysters, crabmeat, and fish to the pot; simmer for 10-15 minutes or until seafood is done.
  • Take out bay leaves.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice.
  • Sprinkle with file if desired.

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