Creole Seafood Gumbo
"A rich, classic gumbo, one of New Orleans' much-beloved seafood dishes from Galatoire’s Restaurant in New Orleans, La. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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5 gumbo crabs (bought frozen)
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2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
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1 large onion, roughly chopped
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2 bay leaves
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2 whole lemons, cut in half
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12 black peppercorns, crushed
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3 tablespoons, plus 2 cups vegetable oil
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1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups)
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2 celery stalks, sliced (about 1 cup)
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Two 8-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
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2 pounds okra, stemmed
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon white pepper
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1 tablespoon cayenne
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3 bay leaves
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1 ½ gallons crab stock (above)
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2 pounds medium shrimp (40-50 count), peeled
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1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, cleaned
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups steamed white rice
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