Crab and shrimp gumbo

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add the neutral oil and butter to a 5 QT(or bigger) pot over medium heat. Once the butter has melted slowly whisk in all purpose flour .

Step 2

Stir the roux until a dark mahogany brown color has developed (about 30minutes)

Step 3

Add minced garlic , jalapeño , black pepper , onion, celery thyme , oregano and continue to stir for another minute.

Step 4

Next add bay leaves , chicken broth , and clam juice . Stir to combine and simmer for 30minutes

Step 5

Brown andouilleIn a separate pan add a light drizzle of oil on medium heat (enough to coat the bottom) and brown your andouille . Once they're done, transfer to a tray line with paper towel to absorb the excess oil .

Step 6

Melt 2 tablespoon of butter then add the minced garlic .

Step 7

Once the garlic is fragrant add the shrimp , cayenne chili power , cajun seasoning, paprika, and tony's creole seasoning . stir until the shrimp is par cooked then add the crab meat .

Step 8

Give everything a mix then season to taste with Kosher salt and black pepper

Step 9

Combine gumbo file , andouille sausage , shrimp and crab to your gumbo.

Step 10

Simmer for another 5 minutes and taste to adjust the seasoning with more kosher salt if necessary

Step 11

Serve with jasmine rice, Louisiana hot sauce and garnish with green onions or chopped parsley.