Easy Seafood Gumbo Recipe Crock Pot
Description
This easy seafood gumbo recipe is the perfect dish for a delicious dinner. It is made with shrimp, crab, crawfish, and okra. The gumbo is cooked in the crock pot for a few hours and then served with cooked rice. This dish is great for a family dinner, potlucks, and other gatherings. It is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
Prep Time
This easy seafood gumbo recipe takes about 10 minutes of prep time. You will need to gather all of the ingredients and chop up any vegetables that need to be chopped. You will also need to mix together the spices, herbs, and liquids before adding them to the crock pot.
Cook Time
This easy seafood gumbo recipe will take about 4 hours to cook in the crock pot. You can check the doneness of the gumbo by tasting it and seeing if it is cooked through. If it is still too thin or too thick, you can add more liquid or thicken it up with a roux.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups okra, sliced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1/2 pound crawfish, cleaned and deveined
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the cayenne pepper, thyme, bay leaves, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste, then add the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Add the okra, shrimp, crab, and crawfish. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the shrimp and crab are cooked through. Add the parsley and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve over cooked rice.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Slow cooker (crock pot)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Stirring spoon
Notes
This easy seafood gumbo recipe is great for entertaining. It can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd. You can also substitute the shrimp and crab for other types of seafood, such as scallops, mussels, or clams. If you don't have access to fresh seafood, frozen seafood can be used instead.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 385, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 184mg, Sodium: 905mg, Carbohydrates: 19g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6g, Protein: 33g
Recipe Tips
- For a thicker gumbo, you can make a roux with butter and flour and add it to the gumbo before serving.
- For a spicier gumbo, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- If you don't have access to fresh seafood, frozen seafood can be used instead.
- If you want to make this gumbo vegetarian, you can omit the seafood and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- This gumbo can be served over cooked white rice, brown rice, or quinoa.
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