How To Make Seafood Gumbo - Easy Gumbo Recipe #MrMakeItHappen #Gumbo

Tis the season for all things soup/stew etc. Gumbo is one of those dishes that just makes me happy! It takes a little time but it's so worth it! Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think.

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Shopping List:
1 cup Flour
1 cup Vegetable or Avocado Oil
1 lb Andouille Sausage
1 lb Crab Meat
1-2 lb Crab Legs (separated)
1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 can stewed tomatoes (Optional)
1 cup frozen okra (optional)
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced bell peppers
1 cup diced onions
2 tbs minced garlic or garlic paste
2 quarts chicken/seafood stock (Homemade preferably)
3 bay leaves
1 tbs thyme
1 tbs gumbo file (optional)
Creole/Cajun Seasoning
Louisiana Hot Sauce
worcestershire sauce
cayenne pepper
1/2 cup beer (optional)
Salt & Pepper - garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika
2 cups white rice
Diced green onions

Directions:
The Stock:

Making your own stock gives you the ability to generate flavor that you simply cannot get from store bought products. If you have the time, I suggest you give it a try. If not, store bought stock is fine.

Start by adding 1 tbs of roasted garlic “better than bouillon” Next, add in 2 quarts of water or chicken broth. Add veggies (onions, carrots, celery) and the shrimp shells and a fish head if you have it. (Crab shells, shrimp heads/shells and fish heads will all help you build flavor in your stock) Add some bay leaves and salt and pepper as needed. Let this simmer for a couple hours and then strain into a bowl and reserve.

The Roux:
There are 2 main ways to make a roux… For those less experienced with roux making, I suggest you use the oven method. (Check YouTube) - Basically, mix your flour and oil together in a skillet or dutch oven. Put this in the oven at 350 degrees and stir it every 20 minutes until it achieves the color you’re looking for. (2-3 hours) - You can also achieve this on the stove top in about 30-45 minutes, but you run the risk of burning your roux and starting over. The choice is yours. For Gumbo, you want a darker roux… think milk chocolate at least.

Gumbo:
Once your Roux is the right color, take it off the heat. Add your veggies into a food processor or blender and pulse until they’re diced very fine. Add these veggies to your roux and stir to incorporate. Now, begin to slowly add your stock to the roux and bring to a boil. Decrease heat to a simmer. Add your stewed tomatoes, seasoning, thyme, bay leaves, etc. and simmer for 30-45 minutes. Now add in your andouille sausage, okra (optional) and crab legs. Simmer for another 20-30 minutes. Add in your crab meat and shrimp and simmer until cooked through. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more creole seasoning and hot sauce to adjust the spice level to your preference. Add the gumbo file powder at the end - during the last 10-15 minutes… to thicken if needed.

Serve with rice and enjoy

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