New Orleans "Best" Gumbo

  • Prep 60 min
  • Total 3 hr 10 min
  • Servings 15

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1 package (1 pound) chicken gizzards, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
  • 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 pounds uncooked turkey or beef sausage links, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 1 bag (1 pound) frozen chopped okra
  • 1 package (6 ounces) frozen ready-to-serve crabmeat, thawed and drained
  • 2 pounds fresh uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 can (8 ounces) regular or smoked oysters, drained
  • Hot cooked rice, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In 8-quart pot, heat 6 cups water to boiling. Add gizzards, seasoned salt, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, paprika, red pepper, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in sausage. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in heavy 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over high heat. Stir in flour; reduce heat to medium. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is dark brown; remove from heat.
  • 3
    Stir flour mixture into gizzard mixture until blended. Stir in 4 cups hot water, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Stir in okra, crabmeat, shrimp and oysters. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Serve over rice.

  • Gumbo is the African name for "okra." One of the three important ingredients (along with onions and bell peppers) in gumbo, okra is used to thicken and flavor many southern dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
155
Total Fat
17g
0%
Saturated Fat
4g
0%
Cholesterol
155mg
0%
Sodium
1100mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
13g
0%
Dietary Fiber
1g
0%
Protein
28g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
12%
12%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
26%
26%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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