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Friday, April 10, 2015

Papa Richard's Seafood Gumbo

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can lump crabmeat
  • 2 lbs fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shallot (minced)
  • 1 cup onion (chopped)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 pint oyster (optional)
  • 1 lb catfish (optional)
  • 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried celery flakes
  • 2 cups okra (sliced)

Recipe

  • 1 prepare onions, garlic, and okra using food processor to finely chop.
  • 2 use cast iron skillet for best roux.
  • 3 saute flour in oil until golden brown.
  • 4 add onions and garlic, continue sauteing until onions are tender and light golden in color. (for dark roux, continue to brown, be careful not to burn roux).
  • 5 add water and all seasonings except gumbo file.
  • 6 bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and let cook for about 40 minutes.
  • 7 add crab meat and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 8 add shrimp, oysters, and fish. cook for 30 minutes.
  • 9 when done, add 1 tbsp gumbo file to the pot.
  • 10 server over steaming rice. season to taste.

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