King Crab and Shrimp Seafood Gumbo
You’ll often hear of Gumbo being served at celebrations at Mardi Gras in New Orleans. What is Gumbo? Gumbo is a traditional dish full of flavor and different consistencies. It’s made with a broth along with several ingredients to create a stew that is often spicy. The Gumbo dish below is made with King Crab and Jumbo Shrimp, making it the perfect seafood lover’s feast.
King Crab and Shrimp Seafood Gumbo
Ingredients -
1.5 lbs King Crab Meat
1 lb of raw Jumbo Shrimp, shelled
2 teaspoons Creole Spice
2 minced Garlic Cloves
2 tablespoons of Chives
1 Celery stalk, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
1 Green Pepper, chopped
1 3/4 cups of chicken broth
8 ounces of clam broth
2 cups of canned tomatoes
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
1 teaspoon of file powder (What is file powder? File powder is sprinkled over types of Gumbo as a seasoning or thickening agent. It is a spice made from ground and dried sassafras leaves)
6 servings of cooked rice
Seasoning Spice Mix
1 tsp dried thyme
1 Tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon oregano
Instructions -
Stir together spices for the Seasoning Spice Mix. Set the seasonings aside.
In a large saucepan, combine 4 tablespoons of the chicken broth, garlic, celery, onion, and green pepper. Cover the saucepan with a lid and bring the ingredients to a boil. Once boiling, lower to medium heat and simmer about 7 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Next, stir in the remaining chicken broth, clam broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, and chives. Then stir in your Seasoning Spice Mix. Reduce the heat to medium low and continue cooking, covered, for about 20 minutes. Be sure to stir the Gumbo from time to time to prevent ingredients from sticking and to continue blending the seasonings. After 20 minutes, add the king crab and shrimp and cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes. The shrimp should turn pink and opaque.
Remove from the heat and blend in the file powder, letting the gumbo stand for about 3 minutes while still covered.
Gumbo can be served over white rice for a spectacular hearty and filling meal.
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