Shrimp-and-Crab Gumbo Over Grits

Name: Shrimp-and-Crab Gumbo Over Grits
Prep time: 1 h 40 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 340 grams package andouille sausages, sliced; 2 bay leaves; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 822 grams diced tomatoes, undrained; 710 milliliters fish stock or chicken broth; 1 Tbsp filé powder, optional; 59 milliliters all-purpose flour; 118 milliliters chopped fresh parsley leaves; 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 0 teaspoons ground cayenne; 6 servings Hot sauce, optional; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 227 grams lump crabmeat; 227 grams fresh okra, thinly sliced; 1 larges onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 680 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined if desired; 237 milliliters quick-cooking or stone-ground grits; 6 fresh thyme sprigs; 59 milliliters vegetable oil, divided

Shrimp-and-Crab Gumbo Over Grits might be just the morn meal you are searching for. One serving contains 526 calories, 47g of protein, and 29g of fat. This dairy free recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Head to the store and pick up lump crabmeat, tomatoes, chicken broth, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine.

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.

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Add sausage, and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until browned on all sides.

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Transfer sausage to a plate with a slotted spoon.

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Add remaining oil to drippings in pot to equal 14 cup.

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Whisk in flour. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, 20 minutes or until mixture is dark reddish-brown.

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Stir in onion and next 4 ingredients, and saut over medium heat 8 minutes or until softened. Stir in stock and next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.

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Meanwhile, cook grits according to package directions. Cover, and keep warm.

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Stir in sausage and shrimp, and cook 4 minutes or until shrimp are done.

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Add crab, and simmer until heated.

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Remove bay leaves, and stir in parsley and, if desired, fil powder.

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Serve gumbo over grits. Season with hot sauce, if desired.

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Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

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