Seafood Gumbo Slow Cooker Recipes
Description
Seafood gumbo is a classic Louisiana dish that is bursting with flavor. It is a rich, flavorful soup that is made with a roux and a variety of seafood and vegetables. This slow cooker version of the classic gumbo is easy to make and can be cooked while you are away. The slow cooker method allows the flavors to blend together, giving the gumbo a wonderful depth of flavor. It is a great dish to serve for a family gathering or a potluck.
Ingredients
For the gumbo, you will need: 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 2 cups of diced onion, 1 cup of diced celery, 1 cup of diced bell pepper, 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 2 bay leaves, 1 cup of diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup of tomato paste, 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 4 cups of chicken broth, 1 pound of cooked shrimp, 1 pound of cooked crawfish, 1 pound of cooked crab, 1/2 cup of sliced okra, and 1/2 cup of chopped parsley.
Instructions
To make the gumbo, start by heating the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the thyme, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves and cook for 1 minute more. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes more. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and add the chicken broth. Cook on low for 4 hours. Add the cooked shrimp, crawfish, and crab to the slow cooker and cook for an additional hour. Add the okra and parsley and cook for 15 minutes more. The gumbo is ready to serve!
Equipment
To make this gumbo, you will need a large skillet, a slow cooker, and a wooden spoon.
Notes
This gumbo can be served over white rice, or with warm French bread. You can also top it with chopped scallions or diced tomatoes for a flavorful addition. If you would like a thicker gumbo, you can add an additional tablespoon of flour, or mix together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the gumbo at the end of cooking.
Nutrition
One serving of seafood gumbo is approximately 226 calories, with 10.3 grams of fat and 20.1 grams of protein. It is also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
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