Bold Cajun Seafood Gumbo: Dive into Louisiana's Coastal Treasure

Gumbo is Louisiana’s gift to the world – a hearty stew brimming with fresh seafood, smoky sausage, and that deep, dark roux. This version highlights crab for extra richness, makin’ it ideal for National Gumbo Day. Simmer it slow for flavors that’ll transport you to the bayou!

Ingredients

For the Roux:

• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup flour

For the Gumbo:

• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced (Savoies Andouille 16oz)
• 6 cups seafood stock
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can stewed tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Big Chief Creole Seasoning 8oz – Vibrant blend with paprika and citrus
• 1 teaspoon Ragin’ Cajun Chicken and Gator Seasoning 8oz – Zesty garlic and lemon notes
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (Crystal Worcestershire Sauce 10oz)
• 2 cups okra, sliced
• 1 teaspoon Cajun’s Choice Gumbo File 1.4oz – Earthy thickener

For the Seafood:

• 1 pound shrimp
• 1 pound crab meat
• 1 pound white fish
• ½ pound oysters

For Serving:

• Cooked rice (Cajun Country Long Grain Rice 5lb)
• Parsley
• Hot sauce (Louisiana Fish Fry Cravin Cajun Hot Sauce 6oz)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Roux

1. Heat oil, whisk in flour, stir 20-30 minutes to dark brown.

Step 2: Add Veggies and Sausage

1. Sauté holy trinity and garlic 5-8 minutes.
2. Add sausage, cook 5 minutes.

Step 3: Build Broth

1. Add tomatoes, stock, broth, seasonings, thyme, Worcestershire.
2. Boil, then simmer 1 hour.

Step 4: Thicken

1. Add okra and file, cook 10 minutes.

Step 5: Add Seafood

1. Stir in seafood, simmer 3-5 minutes.

Step 6: Serve

1. Ladle over rice, garnish with parsley and hot sauce.

Tips for the Best Seafood Gumbo

• Patience with roux – key to flavor.
• Add seafood last to keep tender.
• Use file off heat for thickening.

Stock Up for Your Cajun Seafood Gumbo

• Blue Runner Seafood Gumbo Base 25oz
• Cajun’s Choice Gumbo File 1.4oz
• Kary's Dark Roux 16oz
• Louisiana Fish Fry Gumbo Base 5oz
• Savoies Dark Roux 32oz
• Jambalaya Girl Gumbo 4oz - 4 Pack
• Louisiana Gumbo Crabs 1lb
• Sal's Riverside Gumbo Crabs 2lbs
• Lenas Seafood Gumbo 32oz
• Savoies Andouille 16oz
• Big Chief Creole Seasoning 8oz
• Ragin’ Cajun Chicken and Gator Seasoning 8oz
• Crystal Worcestershire Sauce 10oz
• Louisiana Fish Fry Cravin Cajun Hot Sauce 6oz
• Cajun Country Long Grain Rice 5lb