Bayou Teche Crayfish Gumbo

Summary

Yield
Prep Time1 1⁄2 hours
Main IngredientSeafood/Fish
MealSoups + Stews

Description

Ever been intimidated by making gumbo?  This is an easy recipe to try out for first timers.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb crayfish tail meat
  • 1⁄2 lb andouille sausage, sliced thin
  • 1 lb shucked oysters and reserved juices
  • 5 T Flour
  • 5 T canola oil
  • 1 c each diced celery, onion, red bell pepper
  • 12 oz diced tomatoes in their own juices
  • 3 T worcestshire sauce
  • 3 T gumbo file powder (ground sassafrass)
  • 1 habanero or scotch bonnet chile, minced. dried chiles are also a fine substitute
  • 5 c Chicken stock
  • 3 c fish stock or clam juice
  • 1 T dried thyme
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

Place the flour and oil in a large well insulated soup pot over medium heat.
Stir every 45 seconds as the roux turns blond, then brown then dark brown.
When very dark brown and aromatic, add the vegetables, andouille sausage, herbs, spices and garlic.
Saute until onions are glassy, add the tomatoes and stir.
Add the stock and worcestshire.
Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to maintain a simmer, and simmer for 1 hour.
Add the seafood and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper and serve, passing crusty bread at the table.
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