Mama's Seafood Gumbo

Name: Mama's Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Crisco cooking oil; 1 lb okra, fresh (if using frozen okra, cook in the microwave for about 15 min., drain, then fry); 1 onion, chopped; 1 bunch green onion, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 sprigs parsley, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig thyme; 2 quarts water; 2 lbs shrimp, peeled; 1 lb crabmeat; 1 dozen oyster (optional); salt and pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 30min

I'm posting this for safe keeping. My mama makes the best gumbo I have ever tasted. I haven't known anyone who didn't think this was the best!! It does not require a roux, as many gumbo recipes do. I usually double this recipe and freeze.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:57:12 GMT