Shrimp, Crabmeat and Okra Gumbo

Here’s a classic Shrimp, Crabmeat, and Okra Gumbo recipe 🦐🦀🌿—rich, flavorful, and hearty, perfect for a comforting Southern meal.

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🍲 Shrimp, Crabmeat, and Okra Gumbo

Ingredients

For the roux:

• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup all-purpose flour

For the gumbo:

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb okra, sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups seafood or chicken stock
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb crabmeat, picked over for shells
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
• 2–3 green onions, chopped
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Cooked white rice, for serving

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