Lunch: Savannah Seafood Gumbo

A Southern delight perfect for a Savannah-styled table.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Savannah Seafood Gumbo

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

4 cups Cajun-style fresh link sausage, sliced
3 cups scallops
1 1/2 lbs fresh peeled shrimp
1/2 lb crabmeat
2 cups oysters and liquor
2 cups diced tomatoes
4 cups sliced okra, fresh or frozen
1/3 cup dried parsley
1 (14 1/2 oz) can tomatoes seasoned with garlic, basil, and oregano, diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce, or Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Paula Deen's House Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Paula Deen Lemon Pepper Seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon chicken base
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 cup celery, diced
2 cup onion, chopped
6 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup oil
file powder

Instructions

In a large pot combine oil and flour. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the roux has browned to a light chocolate color. Add onion, pepper, celery and garlic. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add chicken broth and chicken base, stirring as you go. Add water, bay leaves, thyme, basil, parsley, lemon pepper, cayenne pepper, House Seasoning, soy sauce and tomatoes. Cut sausage into 1/2-inch pieces. Add to pot along with okra. Cover pot and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add oysters, crabmeat, shrimp and scallops. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Serve over hot buttered rice. Sprinkle with file powder on top of bowl and stir in.
Tip: Add filé powder after putting gumbo into individual serving bowls. Adding filé into the pot will make the gumbo too thick as filé powder acts as a thickening agent.

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