NEW ORLEANS "BEST" GUMBO

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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Soul food takes on a spicy accent in gumbo packed with flavor, spice and plenty of shrimp and oysters. This crowd-pleasing dish might feature a long ingredient list, but the preparation itself is relatively simple. Grab a knife and get to work-you won't regret it for a minute.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h10m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 cups water
1 package (1 pound) chicken gizzards, chopped
2 tablespoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 large green bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 pounds uncooked turkey or beef sausage links, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup Gold Medalâ„¢ all-purpose flour
4 cups hot water
1 bag (1 pound) frozen chopped okra
1 package (6 ounces) frozen ready-to-serve crabmeat, thawed and drained
2 pounds fresh uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 can (8 ounces) regular or smoked oysters, drained
Hot cooked rice, if desired

Steps:

  • In 8-quart pot, heat 6 cups water to boiling. Add gizzards, seasoned salt, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, paprika, red pepper, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in sausage. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in heavy 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over high heat. Stir in flour; reduce heat to medium. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is dark brown; remove from heat.
  • Stir flour mixture into gizzard mixture until blended. Stir in 4 cups hot water, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Stir in okra, crabmeat, shrimp and oysters. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg

Tabassum hossen Mariam
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This recipe looks delicious, I can't wait to try it!


Muhammad Ejaz
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my gumbo turned out bland and watery.


cris.killer3 ff
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I found the instructions in this recipe to be a bit confusing. I ended up having to make a few adjustments in order to get the gumbo to turn out right.


Carmelo Flores
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This gumbo was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Steve Thomason III
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with different types of seafood and vegetables and it's always delicious.


Ridwan Imotola
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This gumbo is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Gasimu Momoh
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I've made this gumbo several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ganesh Gautam
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The gumbo was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich flavor and the generous amount of seafood.


MD SAJIB ISLAM
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This recipe was easy to follow and the gumbo turned out great! I especially loved the crispy okra.


JMK Media Service
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in this gumbo. It added a nice texture and flavor.


Mocha Bella
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This gumbo was a taste sensation! The combination of seafood, vegetables, and spices created a rich and flavorful dish that had my family asking for seconds.


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