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Cajun Seafood Gumbo
A rich Cajun stew with shrimp, crab and andouille sausage, thickened with a dark roux and served over white rice. The deep flavors of the Bayou in a single bowl.
Ingredients
- 400 g peeled shrimp
- 250 g crab meat
- 200 g andouille sausage
- 2 piece yellow onion
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 piece green bell pepper
- 4 clove garlic
- 400 g canned peeled tomatoes
- 1 l seafood broth
- 80 g flour
- 80 ml vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 sprig fresh thyme
Instructions
Step 1
Make the roux: heat the oil over medium heat, gradually add the flour while stirring constantly until it reaches a dark brown color (8-10 minutes).
Step 2
Add onions, celery and bell pepper to the roux, cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Step 3
Stir in garlic, paprika, cayenne and thyme, cook for 1 minute.
Step 4
Pour in the broth and canned tomatoes, bring to a boil.
Step 5
Add the sliced andouille sausage, let simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Add shrimp and crab meat, cook for 5 more minutes.
Step 7
Season with salt and pepper. Serve over a bed of white rice.