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Authentic Cajun Seafood Gumbo

A secret to seafood gumbo, as passed down from Miss Eula, is to make it ahead of time, allowing the seafood to stand. Delicious!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 qt Water
  • 4 tbsp Savoie's® Old Fashioned Dark Roux
  • 2 lb Fresh Cleaned Shrimp
  • 1 lb Fresh Crabmeat
  • 1 lb Crawfish (if desired)
  • 1 pt Oysters
  • 1 Large Onion (chopped)
  • 1 Bell Pepper (chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 stalks Celery (chopped)
  • ½ cup Green Onions (chopped)
  • ½ cup Parsley (chopped)

Directions

  • Dissolve roux in water over medium heat and let boil for ½ hour.
  • Add vegetables and cook over low heat for ½ hour.
  • Add all seafood, green onions and parsley and simmer about 15 minutes.
  • Season to taste and serve over cooked rice in soup bowls.