SHRIMP AND CRAB GUMBO

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The name "gumbo" comes from the Bantu word for okra, a key ingredient in this Creole stew.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds medium shrimp
8 ounces turkey sausage, casing removed
2 medium onions, minced
2 medium green bell peppers, cored and seeded, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 pound okra, cut widthwise into quarters
2 jalapeno peppers, ribs and seeds removed, minced
1/4 teaspoon gumbo file
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
3/4 cup Dark Roux
6 cups Shrimp Stock for Gumbo
3/4 cup chopped canned peeled tomatoes
6 blue crabs, 6 to 8 ounces each (optional)
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Dirty Rice

Steps:

  • Shell and devein shrimp, leaving tail sections intact; reserve shells for stock. Break sausage into 1/2-inch pieces; in a skillet, cook over medium heat until all the fat has been rendered, about 8 minutes. Mix in onions, green peppers, okra, jalapeno, and file Cook until onions have softened, about 10 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and thyme. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes more. Set aside.
  • In a stockpot, melt dark roux over medium heat; heat shrimp stock in a medium saucepan over high heat. Gradually pour hot stock over roux, whisking to combine well. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and add reserved sausage-and-vegetable mixture and tomatoes. Stir gumbo well, and let cook for 1 hour.
  • If using whole crabs, cut them in half lengthwise, and add to gumbo. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until opaque. Add crabmeat and parsley, and cook 2 to 4 minutes. Season to taste. Serve hot over dirty rice.

Albion Akier
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This gumbo is a delicious and hearty meal. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Kyanne Tracey
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This gumbo is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on a Sunday and then reheated it for dinner on Monday.


S-K SHANI
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but I didn't mind it in this gumbo. It added a nice texture.


Maryam Abbas
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This gumbo is the best I've ever had. The flavors are so well-balanced and the seafood is cooked perfectly.


Muneebarfan554
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This gumbo is a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try making it with less cayenne pepper next time.


Mohammed FIyaz
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I've never had gumbo before, but this recipe made me a fan. It's so easy to make and so delicious.


Ro Bi
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This gumbo is amazing! I love the combination of shrimp and crab. It's the perfect seafood gumbo.


Md Rohoman
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This gumbo is a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Koshik Adil404
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I'm not a huge fan of gumbo, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Rahmaan Khan
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This gumbo is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I always have shrimp and crab in my freezer, so I can make this gumbo anytime.


kimbo a
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I made this gumbo for a party, and everyone loved it. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Amit Kapar
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This gumbo is very time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing!


Usama Qurashi
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I wasn't a big fan of the shrimp in this gumbo. I think it would be better with just crab.


Hector Gonzalez
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This gumbo is a little too spicy for my taste, but it's still very good.


Nakanjako Scovia
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I love the addition of okra to this gumbo. It gives it a nice slimy texture that I really enjoy.


Mercy Muriuki
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This was my first time making gumbo, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the gumbo was delicious.


Haider jan
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I've made this gumbo several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The roux is the key - it gives the gumbo such a deep, rich flavor.


adenike anthonia
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This shrimp and crab gumbo was a hit! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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