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Paula Deen Gumbo Recipe

Paula Deen Gumbo Recipe

Do you love warm, hearty meals? The Paula Deen Gumbo Recipe is a true classic. This dish brings Southern comfort right to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Dutch Oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Ladles

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1.5 cups Onion chopped
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 cup Celery chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 lb Andouille Sausage sliced
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb Crab Meat
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 cups Brussel Sprouts chopped for a healthy twist
  • 1 cup Okra sliced
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

1. Make the Roux:

  • Heat the oil in your Dutch oven. Whisk in the flour slowly. Stir it constantly on medium heat. Wait until it turns dark brown. This takes about twenty minutes.

2. Sauté the Vegetables:

  • Add your onions and celery now. Toss in the bell peppers too. Cook them until they are soft. This builds the flavor base.

3. Add the Liquids:

  • Pour in the chicken broth slowly. Stir well to avoid any lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then turn the heat down low.

4. Season the Pot:

  • Stir in the Cajun spices. Add the garlic and bay leaves. Let it simmer for thirty minutes. This lets the flavors meld.

5. Add the Meats:

  • Slice the sausage into small rounds. Put them into the pot. Let them cook for ten minutes. The smoky oil will bleed out.

6. Fold in Seafood:

  • Add the shrimp and crab meat. Put the okra in now too. Cook for only five minutes. The shrimp should turn bright pink.

7. Final Check:

  • Taste the broth one last time. Add salt if you need it. Remove the bay leaves before eating. Serve it over hot white rice.

Notes

➜ Stir the roux constantly so it never burns.
➜ Use a heavy pot for the best heat.
➜ Chop all vegetables before you start the stove.
➜ Use fresh seafood for the highest quality taste.
➜ Let the gumbo sit for ten minutes before serving.
➜ Keep the heat low once the broth is in.
➜ Do not overcook the shrimp or they get rubbery.
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