1STEP 1 | Heat oil in a pan, add diced onion, celery, green pepper, and red chili, stir-fry until softened and aromatic, then set aside.
Seafood Okra Gumbo
Classic New Orleans style gumbo with aromatic brown roux, fresh seafood, and okra.
Seafood Okra Gumbo is a signature dish from Louisiana. Built upon a rich brown roux with onions, celery, and bell peppers, it is infused with smoked paprika, herbs, salted pork knuckle, fresh shrimp, crab meat, and okra. The hearty and flavorful stew is served over rice for an authentic comfort meal.
Time35min
SuitableHome-cooking fans
MethodBoil
OccasionCold-wave day recommendation
SeasonCold weather
Big City Shop
Full Episode Video
Ingredients（Serves 2-3）
Quick Method
2STEP 2 | In the same pan, pour in corn oil and flour, stir constantly over medium-low heat until a brown roux forms.
3STEP 3 | Return the sauteed vegetables to the pan and mix thoroughly with the brown roux.
4STEP 4 | Add smoked paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, cracked black pepper, bay leaves, and diced cooked pork knuckle, stir-frying until fragrant.
5STEP 5 | Pour in chicken broth and water, stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat to simmer and blend flavors.
6STEP 6 | Slice okra into small pieces and add to the soup, allowing the okra to release its natural mucilage to thicken the gumbo.
7STEP 7 | Add fresh shrimp and crab meat, cook until the seafood is just cooked through, then season with salt.
8STEP 8 | Ladle the gumbo into a wide serving bowl, place a scoop of cooked rice in the center, garnish with chopped scallions, and serve.
Tips and Pitfalls
Stir-fry roux over low heat
Continuously stir the flour and oil over medium-low heat to avoid burning until it turns deep brown.
Saute holy trinity vegetables first
Pre-sauteing onion, celery, and bell pepper softens them and releases natural sweetness.
Okra for natural thickening
Okra releases natural mucilage when simmered, naturally thickening the soup without extra cornstarch.
Add seafood last for tenderness
Add shrimp and crab near the end of cooking and simmer gently to keep them tender and juicy.
Overview
Seafood Okra Gumbo is a signature dish from Louisiana. Built upon a rich brown roux with onions, celery, and bell peppers, it is infused with smoked paprika, herbs, salted pork knuckle, fresh shrimp, crab meat, and okra. The hearty and flavorful stew is served over rice for an authentic comfort meal.
