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Seafood Gumbo for #SundaySupper #MardiGras

March 2, 2014 By takeabiteoutofboca 35 Comments

Woo! Get out your beads and whet your appetite because it’s time to celebrate… It’s Mardi Gras! This week is Fat Tuesday! Of course the Sunday Supper team is starting the party a little early with “Fat Sunday” hosted by Leslie of La Cocina de Leslie. I love all of the New Orleans-inspired dishes, especially having just been there a month ago! I have never celebrated Mardi Gras, but apparently it is one hell of a shindig. I think the overlying theme of the holiday is complete utter overindulgence. In everything. Food. Drinks. Partying. I can only imagine how crazy Bourbon Street and the French Quarter are during this time of year.

I bought mixes for shrimp creole, gumbo, and Cajun etouffe at the French Market while I was there and have yet to use them. This was the perfect opportunity! One of my favorite things I ate during my visit to NOLA was the seafood gumbo at Peche Seafood Grill. I knew I’d never be able to actually recreate it, but I could at least try to replicate that spicy bowl of heaven. Shrimp, scallops, mussels, okra, corn and tomato make up my Seafood Gumbo…and of course some Slap Yo’ Mama Cajun Spice (another French Market buy) sprinkled on top. 

Seafood Gumbo for #SundaySupper #MardiGras


I had a moment of nostalgia as I savored each spoonful, really feeling like I was back on that trip, enjoying all of that amazing food and culture. Ah, New Orleans, how I miss you…


Seafood Gumbo for #SundaySupper #MardiGras

But at least I can pretend I’m there partyin’ it up with lots of yummy Fat Tuesday recipes!


Cocktails & Other Beverages:

  • The Hurricane Cocktail Recipe from An Appealing Plan
  • The French 75 from Kimchi MOM
  • Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie from Peanut Butter and Peppers


Appetizers:

  • Fried Oysters and Remoulade from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
  • Shrimp in Mustard Sauce from Noshing With The Nolands
  • Mini Sweet Potato Pies from MealDiva
  • Cajun Crab Beignets from Delaware Girl Eats
  • Pancetta and Mushroom Arancini from Ruffles & Truffles


Main Dishes:

  • Creole Shrimp Po Boy Recipe from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
  • Chicken and Sausage Gumbo from Supper for a Steal
  • Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya from Yours And Mind Are Ours
  • Vegan Pizza Waffles from Killer Bunnies, Inc.
  • Red Beans and Rice from Cookin’ Mimi
  • Baked Catfish Po’Boy from Curious Cuisiniere
  • Muffaletta from Casa de Crews
  • Bayou Seafood and Andouille Jambalaya from The Weekend Gourmet
  • Seafood Gumbo from Take A Bite Out of Boca
  • Cajun Rice and Beans from Momma’s Meals
  • Creole Celery Root Bisque (with Lobster) from The Wimpy Vegetarian
  • Louisiana Roasted Barbecue Shrimp from Food Lust People Love
  • Cajun Dirty Rice Bowls from The Dinner-Mom
  • New Orleans Fried Chicken from Family Foodie

Side Dishes:

  • Baked Endive and Pears in Blue Cream Sauce from Shockingly Delicious
  • Okra Creole from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Desserts:

  • Banana Creme Pie with Honey Whipped Cream and Pecan Brittle from The Foodie Patootie
  • Chocolate Ganache Tart from Melanie Makes
  • Banana Bread Pudding from Gotta Get Baked
  • Delicious Saffron Baked Beignets from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
  • New Orleans Bread Pudding with Caramel Whiskey Sauce from La Bella Vita Cucina
  • Polish Paczki from Cravings of a Lunatic
  • Buttermilk Beignets from The Messy Baker
  • Eggless Bread Pudding in a Jar from What Smells So Good?
  • Mint Julep Bars from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
  • Mardi Gras Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frostingfrom Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Mardi Gras Long Johns from Kudos Kitchen by Renee 
  • Mexican Chocolate Coffee Cake from La Cocina de Leslie
  • Fasnetküchle from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
  • Cheesecake Swirl Brownies from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Pecan and Chocolate Pralines from Desserts Required
  • Chocolate Raspberry Cake from Clarks Condensed
  • Baked Coconut Beignets from Mess Makes Food
  • Ravioli dolci di Carnevale from Manu’s Menu
  • Strawberry Paczki from Neighborfood
  • Blackberry Fritters from girlichef
  • Brownie Chocolate Chip Cheesecake from Magnolia Days
  • Flourless Chocolate Cake in a Mug with Coconut Cream from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
  • Pecan Bars from Pies and Plots
  • “Skinny Tuesday” Bananas Foster Cheesecake Parfaits from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
  • Mocha Pear Cake from Happy Baking Days
  • Skinny Baked Beignets from Daily Dish Recipes

  • Seafood Gumbo for #SundaySupper #MardiGras

    Seafood GumboMakes 2 servings 2 cups water 4 tbsp Gumbo Base mix 8 medium sized shrimp 6 Patagonian scallops (the big ones!) 6 mussels 1/2 cup frozen cut okra, thawed 1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed 1/4 roma tomato, medium diced 1 tsp Cajun seasoning Wash mussels thoroughly and place in a small sauce pot along with 1/2 cup water. Cook on high, covered, until steam starts to come out of the sides of the pot, about 2-3 minutes. The mussels are cooked if their shells have opened. Remove from heat and set aside. Add water, gumbo base, shrimp and scallops to a medium pot and heat on high. Bring to a boil and then cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 25 minutes. Add okra, corn and tomato to the pot and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning. Pour into serving bowl and top with the steamed mussels. Sunday Supper MovementJoin the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos. Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.

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Comments

  1. Liz Berg says

    March 2, 2014 at 8:27 am

    What a gorgeous gumbo! I love that you’ve used such marvelous seafood…I’d be swooning with every bite!

    Reply
  2. Nichole @ casadecrews.com says

    March 2, 2014 at 10:27 am

    What I really want to know is if you can send me some?! This look delish!

    Reply
  3. Tara Noland says

    March 2, 2014 at 11:30 am

    Love the mussels, my favorite!! I could go for a big bowl of that for sure!!

    Reply
  4. Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says

    March 2, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Sounds so delicious – I would like to reach in and grab that bowl!

    Reply
  5. Peanut Butter and Peppers says

    March 2, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    I love your gumbo recipe! It sounds amazing! I can only imagine how wonderful it must taste!

    Reply
  6. Miss Messy says

    March 2, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    This sounds perfect to me! I’d love to try it!

    Reply
  7. Laura Dembowski says

    March 2, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    This is so pretty with those perfectly steamed mussels! Great presentation.

    Reply
  8. Cindy Kerschner says

    March 2, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    Beautiful and tasty, Shaina! Yes please!

    Reply
  9. Lane says

    March 2, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    Gumbo base sounds like a great way to make a pot of gumbo a little bit quicker. Your seafood gumbo looks delicious.

    Reply
  10. Stacy Rushton says

    March 2, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    I am the same when I am traveling! I can’t resist buying seasonings and spice mixes and sauces to try when I get back home. Somehow it helps to extend the holiday, don’t you think?

    Reply
  11. Katie says

    March 3, 2014 at 10:17 am

    Now that’s a beautiful bowl of food!!!

    Reply
  12. Tammi @ Momma's Meals says

    March 3, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    I have never made gumbo before, what a fabulous recipe!

    Reply
  13. Nicole @ Daily Dish Recipes says

    March 3, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    This is so pretty! I love Gumbo!!

    Reply
  14. Jane Craske says

    March 3, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    Yum! This looks just so great.

    Reply
  15. Kim Bee says

    March 5, 2014 at 4:57 am

    Perfect Gumbo recipe. Such a classic.

    Reply
  16. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    March 5, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    I love seafood anything so this gumbo is totally up my alley. I wish I had a big bowl of this to eat right now!

    Reply
  17. The Wimpy Vegetarian says

    March 7, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    Beautiful gumbo! I love that it’s all seafood!!

    Reply
  18. Sarah Reid says

    March 7, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    One of my faves!! Adore seafood of any kind

    Reply
  19. Renee says

    March 8, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    Well isn’t that a big bowl of goodness! Love the seafood in it.

    Reply

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