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Instructions
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Heat a dutch oven to medium-high heat on the stove. Start your roux by adding flour and oil to the pan, stirring continuously for 5 to 7 minutes, as mixture starts to turn brown. Reduce heat and continue cooking until you get a dark caramel color on your roux, without burning (about 10 minutes).
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Add onion, celery and green pepper (the holy trinity) to the pot and stir, cooking for about 5 minutes. Pour in 4 cups stock or broth and okra, returning heat to medium-high until mixture comes to a boil.
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Season with paprika, oregano, salt, pepper and dried parsley. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the gumbo to thicken.
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Add seafood and Cajun seasoning, cooking uncovered, for about 5 minutes, until seafood is cooked through. Serve with rice (or cauliflower rice for Whole30).
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Master the Roux Color 🟤Cook your flour and oil mixture to a deep chocolate brown (about 3-4 minutes) for authentic flavor, stirring constantly to prevent burning—this is the foundation of your gumbo's rich taste.
- Add Seafood Last 🦐Introduce shrimp and crawfish only in the final 3-5 minutes of cooking to prevent overcooking and maintain their tender texture; they cook extremely quickly in the hot broth.
- Bloom Your Spices First 🌶️Toast your Cajun seasoning, oregano, and paprika in the hot roux for 30 seconds before adding vegetables to unlock their full aromatic potential and deepen their flavors.
- Use Room Temperature Stock ❄️Add room-temperature or warm seafood stock gradually to your roux while whisking constantly to prevent lumps and ensure a silky, smooth sauce throughout.
- Strategic Okra Timing 🥒Add frozen okra in the last 5 minutes rather than with other vegetables to prevent it from becoming overly slimy while still allowing it to thicken your gumbo naturally.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
Low-Cholesterol
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