PAPA'S SEAFOOD GUMBO

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My Papa makes this seafood gumbo almost every year for Christmas, and it is amazing. I keep losing my paper recipe, so this is mostly here for safekeeping. This makes a lot, so make room in the freezer. Also, measurements are approximated... we don't measure so guessing measurements was difficult!

Provided by Shastaw2006

Categories     Gumbo

Time 4h

Yield 10 gallons, 30-35 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup canola oil
2 cups flour
2 medium onions
4 -5 sticks celery
5 -6 garlic cloves
3/4 gallon white wine
1 -2 lb polska kielbasa or 1 -2 lb other link sausage, cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce, approximately
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons pepper
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce or 2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 (16 ounce) bags frozen cut okra
10 (8 ounce) cans oysters
3 lbs shrimp, 21/30 count raw, peeled
2 1/2 lbs imitation crabmeat

Steps:

  • Make a roe with the oil and flour in a skillet. Add more of either flour or oil as necessary. It should be a medium dark brown, and a thin syrup. You should have approximately 3 cups of roe when finished.
  • Add celery, garlic and onions to the roe and cook until translucent. Pour this into a very large 20 gallon stock pot.
  • Add white wine, and approximately 1 gallon water. Add more as necessary, this is hard to measure but it should be about 2/3 water and 1/3 wine.
  • In your original skillet, brown the sausage. Add this to the pot.
  • Add seasonings to taste.
  • Boil for 1-2 hours on medium high. When it starts to smell good, you know you are starting to get there. Start tasting at this point and add more seasonings as necessary.
  • Add okra and oysters.
  • Let cook for another 40 minutes or so.
  • Add shrimp and crab.
  • Let cook until shrimp is pink.
  • Serve over white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.9, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 113, Sodium 891.5, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.1, Protein 19.8

Shazaan Ali
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This gumbo is delicious! The seafood is cooked perfectly, and the roux is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


PinkuMaurya
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I love this gumbo! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends. I highly recommend it.


Baby
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This gumbo is a little too thick for my taste. Next time, I'll add more broth.


Najara Khatun
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I've never made gumbo before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great, and my family loved it. Thanks for sharing!


Kidney Sticker
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This gumbo is amazing! The seafood is cooked perfectly, and the roux is so flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Nasiphi Nyamela
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This gumbo is a little too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Namgay Dorji
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I've made this gumbo several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are incredible, and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Mujammil Islam
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This gumbo is delicious! The seafood is cooked perfectly, and the roux is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanya Alexander
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I love this gumbo! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends. I highly recommend it.


DanDanLovesPixyStix
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This gumbo is a little too thick for my taste. Next time, I'll add more broth.


rafay khanzai
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I've never made gumbo before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great, and my family loved it. Thanks for sharing!


Joel O'Riordan
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This gumbo is amazing! The seafood is cooked perfectly, and the roux is so flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Aniley Endashaw
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my gumbo turned out too spicy. Next time, I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Letasi
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This gumbo is delicious! I love the combination of seafood and vegetables. The roux is also perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Mai
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I've made this gumbo several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are incredible, and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it!


pennie garcia
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This gumbo was a hit! The seafood was fresh and flavorful, and the roux was perfect. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out beautifully. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.