Seafood gumbo 3

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsFresh shrimp
2poundsLump crabmeat
3cupsCooking oil
3cupsCelery -- chopped
3tablespoonsGarlic -- chopped
1canTomato juice -- 8 oz.
3tablespoonsBlack pepper
1gallonWater
1cupGreen onions -- chopped
2pintsOysters
cupAll-purpose flour
2cupsBell pepper -- chopped
8cupsOnion -- chopped
3cansWhole tomatoes with juice --
14Oz
Hand-squeezed
3tablespoonsSalt
2teaspoonsCayenne pepper
¾cupParsley -- chopped
3cupsRice -- cooked

Directions

Make a roux by stirring flour and cooking oil until a well-browned peanut butter color, not burned. When roux is made, add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlicup Cook, stirring until vegetables are limp, being careful not to burn. Add hand-squeezed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and peppers. Cook and stir until well-blended. Add water and cook 50 minutes. Turn off heat. Let sit until ready to serve. Just before serving, bring to a light bubble. If too thick, add more water. Add shrimp. Cook 10 minutes. Add parsley, green onions, oysters and crabmeat. Cook 5 minutes more. It is important not to overcook the seafood. Serve immediately over cooked rice. Festival: Fest For All; May 20-21, 1995. Recipe: Ralph & KacoO's Restaurant.

Recipe By : Plantation Country Recipes