Go Back
Print

Authentic Gumbo Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 8 servings
Calories 600
This Authentic Gumbo Recipe is a flavorful blend of seafood, sausage, and spices, perfect for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 12 ounces fresh or frozen okra chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 cups dried long grain rice
  • 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups seafood stock
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 pound crawfish
  • 1 pound small gumbo crabs or blue crabs (or crab meat)
  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, cleaned
  • 1 pint shucked oysters (optional)
  • 1 cup chopped parsley and/or chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions 

  • Make the roux by cooking flour, oil, and butter until dark brown.
  • Chop sausages, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Boil okra with vinegar to reduce slime, then drain.
  • Add andouille to roux, sauté vegetables, then add seafood stock and simmer.
  • Cook rice separately, then add shrimp, oysters, and okra to gumbo.
  • Let gumbo rest before serving with rice and garnish.

Notes

Letting the gumbo rest enhances the flavors.
Calories: 600kcal
Cost: $25
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Keyword: Seafood