Seafood Gumbo

Seafood gumbo: a Gulf of Mexico feast!

Seafood gumbo is a south Louisiana staple - and no wonder, since seafood is so bountiful right here in the Gulf of Mexico. At Louisiana Living we offer you our own brand of fully cooked, authentic seafood gumbo that's ready for you to heat, eat and savor the kind of exquisite flavor that can only come from Louisiana.

It takes the freshest shrimp and crabs to make the best seafood gumbo.

Made with Louisiana shrimp and crabmeat that comes fresh from the Gulf of Mexico, our seafood gumbo recipe begins with a rich, dark roux. Then we add the "Cajun trinity" of fresh seasonings (onion, bell pepper and celery) as well as special Cajun seasonings and spices. Finally comes the fresh shrimp and crabmeat, and it's all simmered slowly to create an authentic seafood gumbo that will have your mouth watering. All you have to do is thaw and heat - then serve our seafood gumbo over fluffy steamed rice for a bowl of hot Louisiana goodness.

Every day is "gumbo weather" to us.

Each autumn, people in south Louisiana eagerly await what is affectionately known as "gumbo weather." The arrival of gumbo weather coincides with the first cool front of the season (temperatures anywhere in the 50's will do!). The day before cool weather hits, you will find people throughout the state visiting grocery stores to buy "gumbo fixings" (roux, chicken, sausage, tasso or our favorite - shrimp and crabs to make seafood gumbo). You can rest assured that the majority of kitchens in the region will have a pot of gumbo cooking on that first day of cool weather. Our seafood gumbo is the ideal meal to warm you up on a cold winter's day - but it's also great any time of the year. In addition, seafood gumbo makes a wonderful appetizer when served in a cup or mug. Whether by the bowl or cup, our gumbo is a tasty treat that is sure to satisfy.