Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb crawfish tails, peeled
- 1 lb crab claws, cooked and cracked
- 1 lb okra, sliced
- 1 lb bell pepper, chopped
- 1 lb onion, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup oil
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken stock and white wine (if using). Bring to a simmer.
- Add the thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the shrimp, crawfish, crab claws, and okra.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, or until the shrimp and crawfish are cooked through.
- Serve over rice or with crusty bread.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
- Sodium: 750mg
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and spicy
- Rich and flavorful
- Perfect for a hearty meal
- Easily customizable with different seafood and vegetables
User Comments:
- "This gumbo is absolutely delicious! The flavors are just right and it's not too spicy."
- "I love how easy it is to make. It's a perfect weeknight meal."
- "I added some corn and potatoes to mine and it was even better!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to devein the shrimp properly to remove any grit.
- If you can't find crawfish tails, you can substitute frozen crawfish meat.
- Adjust the spice level to your liking.
- Serve with crusty bread or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
