"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Seafood Gumbo

GUMBO
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
8 oz. Bacon, small dice
1 med. Onion, medium dice
1/2 Green Pepper, medium dice
3 stalks Celery, medium dice
5 cloves Garlic, minced
(1) 15oz. can of diced tomatoes
1 C. Chicken Broth
2 Andouille Sausages, medium dice
1# Cod, 1 1/2" pieces
1 packet Trader Joes Seafood Mix (Calimari, Shrimp, Scallops, etc)
1 C. Okra, frozen- do not thaw before
2 Tbsp. Oregano
1 Bay Leaf
1 Tbsp. + Old Bay seasoning, to taste
Salt and Pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp. fresh Parsley, finely chopped
Cayenne pepper (optional)
2 Tbsp Corn starch

RICE
1/2 Onion, small dice
1 clove Garlic, minced
2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 Bay Leaf
Old Bay seasoning, to taste
Salt and Pepper, to aste
1 C. Long Grain Rice

Rice Procedure-
Over high heat place a medium pot, add oil.  When oil is shimmering add onions and cook until translucent.  Add garlic, bay leaf, and Old Bay seasoning, cook 1-2 minutes.  Add rice, mix well and heat for 1-2 minutes.  Add 2 cups of water to rice, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.  Cooking liquid should taste like soup.  Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat and cover.  Cook rice for 12-15 minutes covered.  Once all liquid is absorbed by rice and it's tender, remove from heat and reserve covered.

Gumbo Procedure-
Heat a large heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat.  Add olive oil and heat until shimmering.  Add bacon and brown.  Skim bacon out of pot and reserve on the side.  To the hot bacon fat in the pot add onion, celery, and green pepper and cook until onions are translucent.  Add garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and oregano, cook 1-2 minutes.  Add andouille sausage, okra, tomatoes, broth, and bay leaf.  Bring to a boil and reduce heat immediately, add bacon back to mixture and simmer for 10 minutes.  Add seafood, simmer until seafood is done 7-8 minutes.  In a small bowl put corn starch and mix in a small amount of water, mixture should resemble the consistencey of heavy cream, no lumps.  While stirring constantly, add corn starch mixture to Gumbo, continue to cook until thickened.  Add parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and if more spicy is desired, add cayenne.

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