Does gumbo have crawfish in it?

Does gumbo have crawfish in it?

Louisiana loves gumbo so much that residents made it the official dish of the State in 2004! Gumbo comes in plethora of varieties but we sugguest you dive into this simple and extremely tasty recipe featuring some of Louisiana’s best ingredients: crawfish and shrimp.

What makes a gumbo a gumbo?

Gumbo consists primarily of a strongly-flavored stock, meat or shellfish (or sometimes both), a thickener, and the Creole “holy trinity” ― celery, bell peppers, and onions. Gumbo is often categorized by the type of thickener used, whether okra or filé powder (dried and ground sassafras leaves).

What is seafood gumbo made of?

What is seafood gumbo made of? This seafood gumbo is made from a combination of the Cajun trinity (green bell peppers, onions, celery) plus a bounty of fresh seafood from the Gulf, which includes shrimp, crab and oysters.

What goes good with crawfish gumbo?

White Rice. Chili Cheese Cornbread. Green Salad. Hushpuppies. Potato Salad. Crab Cakes. Shrimp Rémoulade. Creamed Corn.