FELIX'S SEAFOOD GUMBO
You can use whatever you want, or throw in a pint of oysters, add a pound of firm white fish fillets, or use chicken instead of andouille...or leave out any other meat than seafood. Gumbo is as forgiving as any other stew, as long as you start out with a decent roux. The trick to roux is low and slow...if the heat is too high, you'll scorch it and then it's good for nothing but the trash. You can also add as much or as little of your favourite hot pepper sauce (I usually toss in some Tabasco toward the end) depending on how hot you want it. If you're serving folks who like thicker gumbo, pass additional file powder at the table for them to mix into their individual bowls.
Provided by Felix4067
Categories Gumbo
Time 3h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Defrost any seafood (fresh is always better, but it happens) and the okra.
- Melt butter in a shallow pan, add flour and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until very dark but not scorched (about 25 minutes); set aside.
- In large Dutch oven, saute onion, celery and okra in oil until limp.
- Add roux, broth, tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, crab boil packet, and salt and pepper to taste; simmer two hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add andouille sausage and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add seafood and simmer 15 minutes or until cooked through, stirring occasionally. DO NOT BOIL. Stir in file powder for the last 5 minutes of simmering.
- Serve over bowls of rice.
- *To make your own crab boil: Tie the following spices in a muslin bag or in cheesecloth: 3 bay leaves, a small piece of dried ginger, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon dill seeds, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon whole cloves, and 1 teaspoon allspice berries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.1, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 287.3, Sodium 1611.6, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 61
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MD:Sajib Hossan
[email protected]I love this gumbo recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I always get rave reviews when I make it for my friends and family.
Guignard Vilmar
[email protected]This gumbo was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good.
Bahar
[email protected]This seafood gumbo is a must-try! The combination of shrimp, crab, and sausage is perfect, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Nadia Velog
[email protected]This gumbo was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Naydelyn Alamilla
[email protected]I've tried many seafood gumbo recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's packed with flavor and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Olasimbo Olawale
[email protected]This gumbo was a disappointment. The seafood was overcooked and the sauce was bland.
Oletha Draper
[email protected]This seafood gumbo is the best I've ever had! The shrimp, crab, and sausage were all cooked to perfection, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Naeem ahmad Hashmi
[email protected]I love this gumbo recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Andur Rahim
[email protected]The gumbo was delicious, but I found it to be a bit too thick. Next time, I'll add more liquid.
Nadimul Islam Nabin
[email protected]This gumbo was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Azaleah cox
[email protected]I've made this gumbo recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's easy to follow and the results are always amazing.
Pascal Sebbie
[email protected]This seafood gumbo was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of okra, which gave the gumbo a wonderful texture.