Ultimate Time-Consuming Seafood Gumbo

Name: Ultimate Time-Consuming Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 7 h
Cuisine: Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: shrimp shells, from 1 pound of shrimp (41-50's); 5 quarts water; 4 carrots, sliced; 4 onions, quartered; 1/2 bunch celery, sliced; 2 bay leaves; 3 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 sprigs fresh parsley; 5 whole cloves; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups chopped celery; 2 cups chopped onions; 2 cups chopped green bell peppers; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 3 tablespoons file powder; 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce; 7 cups stock (above recipe); 1 lb sliced okra; 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:6h

This recipe is based on another recipe I found on the internet. I made a few changes and added my own touches. It does take a long time, but it produces the richest flavor possible! I made a double batch of this last night and had 12 people over for dinner. They all declared that it's the best gumbo they have ever had!

Updated at: Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:23:44 GMT