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Mama’s Seafood Gumbo
At a Glance
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 120 minutes
- Total
- 1 hr 45 min
- Servings
- 12.00 serving(s)
Categories
- gumbo
Cuisine
- Creole
Cooking Method
- stew
Difficulty
- Medium
Dietary
- Non-Vegetarian
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 12. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Mama's Seafood Gumbo brings together 3 tablespoons Crisco cooking oil, 1 lb okra, fresh (if using frozen okra, cook in the microwave for about 15 min., drain, then fry), 1 onion, chopped in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 1 hr 45 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 12 servings.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Crisco cooking oil
- 1 lb okra, fresh (if using frozen okra, cook in the microwave for about 15 min., drain, then fry)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bunch green onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 sprigs parsley, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig thyme
- 2 quarts water
- 2 lbs shrimp, peeled
- 1 lb crabmeat
- 1 dozen oyster (optional)
- salt and pepper
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Instructions
Fry okra in oil for 30-45 minute.
Add onions and celery and cook until soft.
Stir in tomato sauce, parsley, bay leaf, thyme and water. Simmer 30 minute.
Add shrimp, crabmeat and oysters. Simmer another 30 minute.
NOTE: This is better if cooked in the morning and allowed to stand. Serve over rice.
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