Quick Seafood Gumbo
A streamlined gumbo with shrimp, crab, and okra simmered in a rich tomato-and-broth base. Ready in under 45 minutes without the traditional roux.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 14-oz can canned diced tomatoes with juice
- 3 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 1.5 cups frozen okra, sliced
- 1.5 lbs shrimp and lump crab meat, mixed
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add onion and celery, stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Pour in tomatoes with their juice and broth, stirring to combine.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add okra and simmer until tender and the broth darkens slightly, 8 minutes.
- 6
Stir in shrimp and crab, cooking until shrimp turn pink, 4–5 minutes.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot in bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (5-quart minimum)
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
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