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Creole Seafood Gumbo

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Ingredients – 12 oz andouille sausage sliced on bias – 1 onion diced – 1 green bell pepper diced – 4 stalks celery diced – 1 tbsp minced garlic – 2 tbsp cajun seasoning – 1 tsp dried thyme – 2 tsp worcestershire sauce – 2 bay leaves – 64 oz chicken broth – 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes – 3/4 cup flour – 3/4 cup vegetable oil – 1/2 lb bay scallops – 1 lb cod inch cubes – 1 lb shrimp – 16 oz lump crab – 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper – 4 dashes hot sauce

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In a large dutch oven, brown andouille sausage on both sides over medium-high heat and remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

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Lower to medium heat and add vegetable oil. Heat oil and scrape up brown bits from bottom of the pot. Add flour and stir with a whisk constantly.

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This process can take up to 20 minutes which may seem like a long time to be whisking but it is necessary for a proper roux. A dark brown roux is key in this recipe to get the flavors going.

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Add the holy trinity to the pot and continue to stir now with a wooden spoon. Do this for about 5 minutes.

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Add sausage and all other ingredients except seafood. Bring to a boil then cover. Adjust to low heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

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Add shrimp, cod, and scallops to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for 15-20 minutes until seafood is cooked through.

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Remove from this heat and stir in the crab meat.

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Serve with white rice and enjoy!

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