Louisiana Seafood Gumbo Recipe

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Louisiana Seafood Gumbo
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Directions:

  1. Coat a large heavy-bottomed saucepan with oil and cook the onions until translucent. Add the celery, garlic, bell peppers, and okra. Add the roux and mix thoroughly to pick up all the excess oil in the pot.
  2. Next add the tomatoes and bring the mixture to a boil. When mixed, strain the stock and add it to the pot, mixing thoroughly to prevent lumps. Cover with lid, bring to the boil and cook for 20 minutes. Clean the shrimp and saute in a separate pan to get rid of any excess moisture. When they have turned pink add the shrimp and crab to the gumbo. Cook for 10 minutes. Lastly, add lemon slices and chopped green onions
  3. Roux:
  4. 1/2 cup flour
  5. Olive oil
  6. Combine the ingredients in a separate pan. Brown on a medium high heat until it turns light brown.
  7. Stock:
  8. 9 cups water
  9. Shrimp heads
  10. 1 stalk celery
  11. 1/2 lemon
  12. 1 bay leaf
  13. 3 basil leaves
  14. Creole seasoning (recommended: Dash)
  15. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  16. Combine ingredients in a large heavy bottomed saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 1 hour.
  17. Yield: 6 servings
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 372.33 Kcal (1559 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.99g 3%
Cholesterol 277.32mg 92%
Sodium 972.17mg 41%
Potassium 1022.13mg 22%
Total Carbs 48.23g 16%
Sugars 25.99g 104%
Dietary Fiber 16.54g 66%
Protein 39.15g 78%
Vitamin C 64.9mg 108%
Vitamin A 5.5mg 184%
Iron 9.8mg 54%
Calcium 306.6mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 63.01 Kcal (264 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.34g 3%
Cholesterol 46.93mg 92%
Sodium 164.53mg 41%
Potassium 172.99mg 22%
Total Carbs 8.16g 16%
Sugars 4.4g 104%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 66%
Protein 6.62g 78%
Vitamin C 11mg 108%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 184%
Iron 1.7mg 54%
Calcium 51.9mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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