Ingredients

How to make it

  • Boil shrimp (in shells) in 2 qts. Water. DO NOT DRAIN. Peel and devein shrimp. Set shrimp aside in refrigerator. Cook scallops in the same water. Remove scallops and set aside when done. Add Fish bullion and shrimp shells to water and continue boiling to make a fish stock.
  • In a large (8 qt. or larger) heavy Dutch Oven make a very dark brown roux with the butter, olive oil and flour. Add diced smoked sausage, onions, bell pepper, celery, garlic and parsley and saute until veggies are tender. Add tomatoes and cook 15 minutes. Add okra, fish stock, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper and cayenne. Bring to a slow boil for 10 – 20 minutes, then reduce to simmer, stirring occasionally. Add salt to taste. Add the shrimp, scallops and crab meat. Continue cooking until the gumbo simmers for about an hour. Add additional cayenne or hot sauce to taste.
  • Serve over steamed rice. This gumbo is best if cooked a day in advance, refrigerated overnight and re-heated and served the second day.

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    " It was excellent "
    trev ate it and said...
    Good on ya Saltymike. I haven't tried gumbo before, so I've been looking around for something that appeals. I reckon that this one will do the job for me. What a great blend of flavors and a great way to build up a stock. I just can't wait to try this recipe, which has to be worth 5 forks, even before we start. Cheers!
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    " It was excellent "
    itsjustjuwah ate it and said...
    I'm trying my hand at gumbo for the first time... I've talked to several awesome Louisiana cooks about how they do it... seems everybody has their own idea of what the best gumbo should be... this one sounds like a winner!
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  • momo_55grandma 15 years ago
    This i've never tried but guess what(Lets eat} this sounds good
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  • lunasea 16 years ago
    I was craving a good gumbo - and here you are! I have all the makings and I'll be eating this in a day or so. Thank you so much Yumm!

    ~ Vickie
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    " It was excellent "
    borius ate it and said...
    Nice post Salty Mike. Start strong with with big guns. I'm FROM over yonder and miss it on a snowy day like today. Welcome to the kitchen.
    Mark
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  • linebb956 16 years ago
    OMG... this is diet.. .right? I gotta make it!
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