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Outer Banks Seafood Gumbo (Gluten-Free)---

Fresh local seafood is in abundance on the Outer Banks!  This scrumptious seafood gumbo recipe is a trifecta of lump crab, green tail shrimp, and kielbasa. 

Let's make some fabulous seafood gumbo!

INGREDIENTS:

•   1 1/2 lbs. green tail shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb. lump crab meat
• 2 (13 oz.) Kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 stick salted butter
• 2 (10 oz.) Rotel, drained
• 1 cup gluten free all-purpose flour
• 2 cups water
• 1 (32 oz.) chicken broth (gluten-free) 
• 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp. chili seasoning
• 1 (15 oz.) pinto beans
• 3 green onions 

DIRECTIONS:

• In a large stock pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and brown until it makes a roux.

• Add diced vegetables. Saute until tender (around 5 minutes).

•  Add the garlic, kielbasa, pinto beans, and seasoning. Continue to cook on medium heat. Stirring frequently.

• Add Rotel, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a slow boil. Add shrimp and crab meat. Continue to boil for 10 minutes. 

•  Reduce heat to a low. Simmer for 1 hour. Stir frequently.

VIOLA!!

We have Outer Banks Seafood Gumbo!!