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Seafood Gumbo

Seafood Gumbo is slow-simmered done right -- a Louisiana stew of seafood in a dark roux broth. A gentle simmer -- not a hard boil -- is what keeps everything tender instead of tough.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 55 min Total: 75 min
75Minutes
6Servings
4.5Rating
MediumLevel
Seafood Gumbo

Why you'll love this recipe

  • The components can be made ahead and reheated without losing quality.
  • Scales up easily for a crowd -- just multiply the ingredients.
  • Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • plus 10 more ingredients

Method

  1. Step 1

    Make the roux: heat the oil in a heavy pot and whisk in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, 20 to 25 minutes until it turns the color of dark chocolate - watch it closely so it does not burn.

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