Ingredients for Ultimate Time Consuming Seafood Gumbo
- 2 lbs shrimp shells
- 8 cups of water for the stock
- Carrots
- 3 large onions, chopped
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- Bay Leaves
- Garlic Cloves
- Fresh Parsley
- Whole Cloves
- Ground Black Pepper
- Dried Basil
- Dried Thyme
- Ground Cayenne Pepper
- White Pepper
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- Dried Oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- Vegetable Oil
- 2 green bell peppers, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons file powder
- 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- Stock
- 2 cups sliced okra
- Andouille Sausage
- Crabmeat
- Crawfish Tail
- Shrimp
- Hot Pepper Sauce
- Salt & Pepper
- Creole Seasoning
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How to Make Ultimate Time Consuming Seafood Gumbo
- **Prepare the Stock:** Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread shrimp shells on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until dried and lightly browned.
- In an 8-quart pot, combine baked shrimp shells, 8 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 5 hours.
- Once cooled, strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids. Set aside.
- **Make the Gumbo:** In a small bowl, combine cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, paprika, thyme, oregano, bay leaves, and salt.
- In a 6-quart (or larger) heavy pot, heat the oil over medium heat until hot.
- Add the chopped onions, celery, and green bell peppers. Increase heat to high and stir frequently until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, file powder, and the pepper-herb mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and the prepared shrimp stock. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sliced okra and andouille sausage. Simmer for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When ready to serve, gently stir in the seafood. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through.
- Turn off the heat and let the gumbo stand for 10 minutes, covered. This allows the flavors to meld.
- Serve hot over long-grain rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
78 g
Sugar
42g
Fat
42g
Carbs
9g
