Seafood Gumbo

Bring the taste of the bayou to your kitchen with this bold and flavorful Seafood Gumbo, done the Kountryville way! Kountry Kev adds his signature twist to this Creole classic by combining sausage, shrimp, and crab legs in a rich, savory roux that’s loaded with Southern soul. Whether you’re craving comfort or cooking for a crowd, this gumbo delivers that “Yessuh!” flavor punch every time.

Seafood Gumbo served Kountry style with juicy crab legs, shrimp, sausage, and a flavorful roux over rice.

What you'll need:

• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced

• 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp

• Crab legs

• 1 cup flour

• 1 cup vegetable oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 1 cup celery, diced

• Bay leaves

• 4 cups water

• 1 package Zatarain’s Crab Boil

• 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning

• 2 cups frozen okra

• 2 tablespoons Zatarain’s Creole Seasoning

• 8 ounces Lobster Juice

Instructions:

1. Sear the Sausage:

In a large stock pot over medium heat, sear sausage slices until they’re lightly browned on both sides. Once done, remove the sausage from the pot and set it aside.

2. Make the Roux:

Using the sausage drippings left in the pot, create your roux by whisking in the flour and oil. Stir continuously until the mixture turns a rich brown and smooth consistency forms.

3. Add the Holy Trinity:

Toss in the chopped onions, green bell peppers, and celery. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the roux.

4. Build the Flavor Base:

Pour in the water and bring everything to a boil. Then add the okra, bay leaves, Zatarain’s Crab Boil (seasoning bag), Old Bay, Creole seasoning, and lobster juice. Stir thoroughly and return to a gentle boil.

5. Cook the Veggies:

Allow the vegetables to simmer until they’re fully cooked and tender. Once they’ve softened, turn off the heat and remove the crab boil seasoning bag from the pot.

6. Add the Seafood & Sausage:

Return the cooked sausage to the pot along with the shrimp and crab legs. Let everything simmer together for about 5 minutes to soak up all that flavor.

7. Serve & Enjoy:

Spoon the gumbo into bowls and serve it over a scoop of rice—or enjoy it on its own for a hearty, comforting meal!

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Flavor Tip from Kountry Kevin:

Want to take your gumbo to the next level? Swap out your usual Creole seasoning for a generous shake of Kountryville Bayou Seafood Dust! With its bold blend of garlic, lemon flavor, premium spices, and a touch of Southern flair, this seasoning brings the bayou right to your bowl. It’s perfect for adding that extra depth of flavor to shrimp, crab, and the whole pot. Let the flavor do the talkin’!

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