Gulf of America Shrimp Gumbo

If you’re seeking a flavorful Gulf Coast-inspired shrimp gumbo, here’s a standout recipe that captures the essence of Southern Louisiana cuisine:Guiding Stars+2Food & Wine+2inspiredcuisine.ca+2

🦐 Ultimate Gulf Coast Gumbo

This hearty gumbo combines shrimp, crab, chicken, sausage, and a medley of vegetables, simmered to perfection in a rich, seasoned broth.Allrecipes

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2 quarts water

• ½ cup corn oil

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 cup water

• 1 (3-pound) whole chicken

• 5 large tomatoes, chopped

• 2 medium onions, chopped

• 5 stalks celery, chopped

• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (e.g., Old Bay®)

• 1 tablespoon salt

• 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper

• 2 bay leaves

• 3 (6-ounce) cans crabmeat, drained

• 1 pound andouille sausage, diced

• 2 tablespoons filé powderAllrecipes+7Allrecipes+7Food & Wine+7

Instructions:

1. Prepare Shrimp Stock: In a large pot, combine shrimp shells and heads with 2 quarts of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered until the liquid reduces by half. Strain and set aside the shrimp broth.Epicurious+1Allrecipes+1

2. Make Roux: In a large stockpot, heat corn oil over medium-high heat. Gradually add flour, stirring constantly until the mixture turns dark brown, about 10–15 minutes.

3. Cook Vegetables: Add chopped onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic to the roux. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.Food Network

4. Simmer Chicken: Add chicken broth, 1 cup of water, whole chicken, chopped tomatoes, seafood seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked, about 1.5 hours.Allrecipes

5. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot, discard the bones, and chop the meat into bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken to the pot.

6. Add Seafood and Sausage: Stir in the reserved shrimp broth, crabmeat, diced sausage, and shrimp. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately remove from heat.Allrecipes

7. Finish with Filé Powder: Stir in filé powder, mixing thoroughly.Food Network+4Allrecipes+4Food & Wine+4

8. Serve: Ladle the gumbo into bowls and serve over hot cooked rice.

This recipe yields approximately 20 servings, making it perfect for gatherings or meal prepping. Allrecipes

For a quicker version, consider Emeril Lagasse’s Seafood Gumbo, which simplifies the process while maintaining rich flavors. Food Network

Would you like suggestions for side dishes or dessert pairings to complement your gumbo?