🍤 Shrimp, Crabmeat, and Okra Gumbo – A Classic Southern Seafood Stew

Dive into the rich flavors of the South with this Shrimp, Crabmeat, and Okra Gumbo. A hearty, comforting dish with a perfectly seasoned dark roux, tender seafood, and the unique texture of okra. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings!

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Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups sliced okra
• 4 cups seafood stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb crabmeat
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked white rice, for serving

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