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Seafood Gumbo with Okra

A hearty and flavorful seafood gumbo with okra, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cups sliced okra
  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb crab meat
  • 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Instructions 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to make a roux, stirring constantly until it turns a dark brown color, about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the okra and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Gradually whisk in the seafood stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Add the shrimp, crab meat, and Cajun seasoning. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot over rice, if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Gumbo, Okra, Seafood
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