CURRIED SHRIMP AND CRAB GUMBO
Arvinder Vilkhu is chef of Saffron Nola, the New Orleans Indian restaurant he owns with his family. Mr. Vilkhu developed this gumbo recipe over the 30-plus years he's lived in New Orleans, incorporating curry leaves, fresh ginger and other ingredients and spices from his native India. At the restaurant, Mr. Vilkhu places the black pepper, cilantro and scallions in the bottom of the bowl to serve, and the pours the gumbo over them, which he believes keeps the flavors of the ingredients sharp.
Provided by Brett Anderson
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make the roux: In a large pot, heat the oil over medium until just short of smoking, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir the flour into the oil, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring almost constantly, until the roux is the color of milk chocolate, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the onion, bell pepper and celery to the roux. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the stock, crushed tomatoes, curry leaves (discard the stems), bay leaves, turmeric and thyme, along with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon chile powder. Bring the gumbo to a boil over high heat. Once the mixture boils, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the flavors meld, skimming the skin that forms on the surface, about 1 hour.
- Season the shrimp with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon chile powder. Stir the shrimp into the gumbo and cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the crab meat and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
- Crack black pepper into empty soup bowls, then divide the cilantro and scallions among the bowls. Add a scoop of steamed rice to each bowl then ladle the gumbo on top to serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 775, UnsaturatedFat 41 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1739 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Amir ghouri
[email protected]This gumbo is so good! The curry flavor is perfect and the shrimp and crab are cooked perfectly. I'm definitely going to make this again.
Candy Jannat
[email protected]I love this gumbo! The curry flavor is amazing and the shrimp and crab are cooked perfectly. I've made this several times and it's always a hit.
Ireland Haggerty
[email protected]This gumbo is delicious! The curry flavor is perfect and the shrimp and crab are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Crossy skits SRM
[email protected]This gumbo is amazing! The curry flavor is perfect and the shrimp and crab are cooked perfectly. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Eduardo Cuevas
[email protected]I made this gumbo last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The curry flavor was perfect and the shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Anamul
[email protected]This gumbo is delicious! The curry flavor is amazing and the shrimp and crab are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Azra Khatoon
[email protected]This gumbo is so good! The curry flavor is perfect and the shrimp and crab are cooked perfectly. I'm definitely going to make this again.
Saurav Budhathoki
[email protected]I love this gumbo! The curry flavor is amazing and the shrimp and crab are cooked perfectly. I've made this several times and it's always a hit.
Ranik Sarkar
[email protected]This gumbo is delicious! The curry flavor is perfect and the shrimp and crab are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Tasawar Starb
[email protected]This gumbo is amazing! The curry flavor is perfect and the shrimp and crab are cooked perfectly. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Muphulusi Elizma
[email protected]I made this gumbo last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The curry flavor was perfect and the shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Daddy Ethan
[email protected]This gumbo is delicious! The curry flavor is amazing and the shrimp and crab are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Michael Meadors
[email protected]This gumbo is so good! The curry flavor is perfect and the shrimp and crab are cooked perfectly. I'm definitely going to make this again.
MD BILAL MIA
[email protected]I love this gumbo! The curry flavor is amazing and the shrimp and crab are cooked perfectly. I've made this several times and it's always a hit.
FRED ARYEE
[email protected]This gumbo was easy to make and turned out delicious! The curry flavor was perfect and the shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Tara Penzinger
[email protected]I made this gumbo for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. The curry flavor was amazing and the shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Laiqat Ali
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the gumbo turned out great! The curry flavor was perfect and the shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Teah Slayed
[email protected]This is the best gumbo I've ever had! The flavors were incredible and the shrimp and crab were cooked to perfection. I can't wait to make this again.
Esther Sharon
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this gumbo changed my mind. The curry flavor was amazing and the shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Arup Chiran
[email protected]This gumbo was a hit with my family! The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the curry flavor was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.