Cajun-Style Seafood Gumbo - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
8 oz. okra, cut
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. Worcestershire
1 pinch thyme
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled
gumbo file or sassafras leaves
6 crabs, cleaned and halved
8 oz. oysters, drained
1/2 lb. bay scallops, drained
1/4 lb. smoked turkey necks, sliced
1 lb. sausage, sliced
3 stalks celery, diced
16 oz. can crushed tomatoes
black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and sea salt to taste
Preparation
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Start with equal amounts of flour and oil (1 cup) to make roux.
Heat oil on medium heat until hot; add flour, stirring constantly until brown.
Remove from heat and pour into large pot. Add tomatoes and 1 can water; simmer over medium-low heat and stir.
Boil crabs on separate burner until cooked.
Set aside.
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