Jim's Famous Seafood Gumbo

Name: Jim's Famous Seafood Gumbo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, shelled; 6 ounces frozen crab; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup oil; 3/4 cup green onion, chopped; 3/4 cup green pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 ham hock; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons parsley; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon Pickapeppa Sauce; 2 teaspoons dry oregano; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (to taste); 10 ounces frozen okra; 1 pint oyster, shucked and drained; 1 1/2 teaspoons file powder

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 30min

This is my brother in law's famous seafood gumbo. My kids gobble it up! Jim owns a restaurant in Virginia and makes this on family gatherings at the beach. He always uses fresh ingredients but it's almost as good using frozen. We like it HOT so adjust your seasonings. Serve over rice.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:00:57 GMT