Roux-Based Authentic Seafood Gumbo with Okra

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This from-scratch gumbo made with a roux takes a little bit of time, but it is well worth the effort. No bouillon, chopped tomatoes, chicken, sausage, or bacon here! Impress your Cajun friends with this wonderful gumbo. Serve over white rice with a side of French bread.

Submitted by KRANEY
Updated on January 6, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

Roux:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

Gumbo:

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1 cup chopped green onions

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 6 cups water

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco), or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 pound frozen chopped okra

  • 1 pound catfish, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 1 ½ pounds peeled and deveined shrimp

  • 1 tablespoon gumbo file powder, or to taste

Directions

  1. Make the roux: Combine flour and oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the roux is dark brown, thick and bubbly, and smells like peanuts, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool and thicken.

  2. Make the gumbo: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery, green onions, and bell pepper; cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Add to the roux.

  3. Stir water, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, hot pepper sauce, and thyme into the vegetable mixture. Return to the stovetop and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour.

  4. Stir in okra and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Add catfish, stir gently, and cook until the flesh flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes. Gently stir in shrimp and cook until bright pink, about 3 minutes. Season with the file powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine, then ladle into bowls.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

344 Calories
20g Fat
15g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 159mg 53%
Sodium 1130mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 25g 51%
Vitamin C 31mg 35%
Calcium 112mg 9%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 676mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.