Description
Louisiana Seafood Gumbo is a comforting and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Cajun cooking. This hearty stew features a delightful mix of succulent seafood, andouille sausage, and the ‘holy trinity’ of vegetables, all simmered in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, each bowl promises a burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup crawfish (optional)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced andouille sausage; cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and seafood stock; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- After about 20 minutes of simmering, add shrimp and crawfish if using; cook until shrimp are pink (about 5 minutes).
- Season with Cajun seasoning to taste. Serve hot garnished with parsley or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg