Gumbo 5

Directions

1. 1
   If youre making seafood gumbo then shell the shrimp and steep shells in chicken stock about 20 minutes.
2. 2
   Heat a steel pan over medium heat about 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Add flour and whisk constantly so it wont burn.
4. 4
   It may be a good idea to turn on the vent as it will smoke some.
5. 5
   When it gets to a light brown its done (about 12 minutes).
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   Pull off the heat and either put it in a bowl to cool or continue whisking until the pan cools a little, or it will continue to cook or burn.
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   Heat a large non-stick pan or iron skillet over medium heat for four minutes.
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   Add the celery, bell pepper, onions and seasoning.
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   Stir to mix well.
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    Add 1/4 cup chicken stock, mix and let it cook down.
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    When the stock has evaporated let the veggies cook, undisturbed, for one minute.
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    Youll do this a total of three times.
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    Each time the flavor will become more intense.
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    So at the end of this process you will have added 3/4 chicken stock.
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    Add 1/2 cup more stock and the browned flour.
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    This will make a paste.
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    Let is sit for one minute undisturbed.
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    This is browning the flour a little more.
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    Now add the rest of the stock and mix well.
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    If youre making chicken gumbo, add youre cubed chicken and sausage slices now.
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    Cook for 20-30 minutes, uncovered.
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    If youre making Seafood Gumbo then just add sausage slices and cook for 20 minutes.
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    Then add your shrimp and crab and cook for 10 more minutes.