Louisiana Seafood Gumbo Recipe

🦐 Authentic Louisiana Seafood Gumbo

Bold Cajun Flavor • Classic Southern Comfort • Perfect for Any Season

If there’s one dish that truly represents the heart and soul of Louisiana cuisine, it’s seafood gumbo. Rich, deeply flavorful, and layered with history, this iconic Southern stew brings together shrimp, crab, and smoky andouille sausage in a dark, nutty roux that defines authentic Cajun and Creole cooking. Whether you’re cooking for family, guests, or simply craving a comforting bowl of Southern goodness, this gumbo delivers big flavor with every spoonful.

This recipe is ideal for anyone searching for authentic Louisiana seafood gumbo, easy Cajun gumbo recipe, or classic shrimp and crab gumbo that tastes like it came straight from a New Orleans kitchen.

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable oil

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 pound crab meat

• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced

• 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth

• 2–3 bay leaves

• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Cooked rice, for serving

• Chopped green onions, for garnish

🍲 Instructions