Cajun Seafood Gumbo

By michelew7

Rich spicy stew served over rice

Ingredients

• 2 pounds peeled shrimp
• 1 pound flaked crabmeat
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper
• 10 ounces frozen cut okra
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 13 ounces chicken broth
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon kitchen bouquet
• 2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 teaspoon pepper
• liquid hot pepper sauce to taste
• hot cooked rice

Details

Servings 10
Cooking time 75mins

Preparation

Step 1

To make roux, heat oil in large, cast iron kettle, if available. When very hot, but not smoking, add half the flour. Stir constantly with wire whisk. Add remaining flour. Stir rapidly with whisk until dark and smooth. Add vegetables and cook until tender. Add tomato sauce, 2 cups water and chicken broth. Simmer for 1 hour. Add remaining ingredients except rice. Simmer for 15 minutes. Serve over hot rice. Make 8 to 10 servings.