Seafood Gumbo for Christmas! (Cooking with Carolyn)

[nancydrew5]

I don't know why I torture myself watching videos like these. :( I guess I keep hoping that someday the food will leap off the video screen and into my mouth just like that.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@nancydrew5 :) lol

[peezydelmonte925]

Looks wonderful, both the gumbo and your booty!..but honey where is the file powder?????

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@peezydelmonte925 At the end of the recipe. Check out the link to the recipe. Thanks :)

[EbayDaHelicopters]

nice

[falcon1964able]

Ms.Caroyln I don't mean any harm but the gumbo recipe is good but you are one beautiful lady I love you smile weight and style.Wow keep up the good work!

[CharityAllante]

hello Ms.Carolyn i love your stove the kitchen is perfect and thankx for the easy gumbo because i have a friend from the N.O. and he said it taste just like home yay!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@CharityAllante I'm glad you enjoyed it, Thanks :D

[gumbo]

yummy :)

[Dimanta]

I thought its all seafood.. I dont eat meat. I guess I can just use shrimp?

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@Dimanta You can use both the shrimp and crab if you want. You can just double the amount of seafood in the recipe since you don't eat chicken or sausage. Tweek it :)

[ekimbro08]

@Dimanta i could have sworn that seafood was meat. just sayn

[Dimanta]

@ekimbro08 Kind of yes, but I eat seafood but not meat :)

[Ghostryda313]

do you need a cast iron skillet or can any type be used?

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@Ghostryda313 If you don't have a cast iron skillet just use a regular stainless steel skillet. Cast iron is great b/c it gets really HOT and it helps get that roux goin'. Sometimes you can find a good seasoned (used) cast iron skillet at a yard sale. It's always good to have at least one on hand.

[mh4974]

@Ghostryda313 Carolyn please e-mail me the recipe with measurements so I can print this out and make it, thanks for being professional, the other people I were watching was a waste of time. My name is Melissa and my e-mail address is mh4974@gmail.com, I would also like you to send me some links of your other dishes I am sure they are great!!! Thank you again and have a blessed day!!!!!!! I want to print these out please!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@mh4974 Hi Dear, the recipe link in the description box. You'll be able to print it out there. Thanks :)

[IMKINDASHY611]

you have a beautiful kitchen!!!!!!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@IMKINDASHY611 Thank you :)

[nancydrew5]

For those of us watching our sodium intake, we would have to make our own chicken stock fro boiling chicken parts. I have yet to find low sodium chicken stock in the grocers. I do love okra so I would definitely use that in my gumbo. I really like this seafood gumbo recipe and will be trying it.

[gmaureen]

@nancydrew5 Not only that, but homemade chicken stock tastes so much better than anything store bought. I boil chicken for lots of different recipes and always save the stock by freezing it. Great to have on hand for soups, stews, spanish rice, etc.

[nancydrew5]

I really do need to get myself a cast iron skillet they are the best!

[msmarrero03]

Hi there I live in New Orleans and never tryed the snow crabs, just boiled blue crabs, will try next time.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@msmarrero03 Hi Hun, I use what I get my hands on. When King Crab are on sale I use those too lol. It's ok to break tradition and use the crab you like. I've made a "boogy" version and I made it with fresh lump crab instead of crab legs just to see what it would be like to eat gumbo without my hands :) It was cool too. I'm glad you're willing to try something different.

[1kelleric]

Happy New year Carolyn. Can you make a video on how to make pickled okra?

[annahc25]

hey caroyln. once i added everything except the seafood. my mixture was cloudy like the flour and oil. omg!... what did i do wrong??

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@annahc25 Did you cook your roux long enough? If u did that right, once you add the liquid to the roux yes it's going to look somewhat like "broken flour bits in liquid" (maybe this is what u mean?) that's why you keep simmering it and stirring it for it to come together.

[Dice562]

Carolyn, will u marry me??

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@Dice562 :)

[1kelleric]

next time i won't use okra or corn. My family prefers it the way u fix it, but i keep forcing the okra & corn on them. They will love this.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@1kelleric LOL, yeah forcing okra in soups didn't work for my mom either. I started eating okra 2 ways as an adult, pickled (straight from the jar and not slimy) and fried. You don't have to do it just because it may be a traditional. Break out and be creative in your kitchen and if that means NOT using okra then you're on your way :D Thanks

[1kelleric]

hmmmm. Looks so good. This is just how we make it in south carolina. We usually add okra and sometimes corn. I luved ur vid. I will b subscribing.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@1kelleric Thanks, yeah okra can be added if you desire.

[Des2nie1]

thought u need some okra,it aint gumbo without the okra

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@Des2nie1 My family doesn't care for it in Gumbo but feel free to add it in.

[shugabear35]

Thanks Carolyn for the lesson do you have a written out recipe for the Gumbo? Also if Im making it for more then 8 plus seconds and take out do I add more ingredients for the roux veggies and meat?

[dknlvly]

I'm going to try this for the New Year but I thought you must also add okra also..

[MsLumin8]

I love gumbo!!! Thanks for the recipe....Did you add file???

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@MsLumin8 At the end, but it is in the recipe. No worries.

[tiavera89]

Thank you! Thank you! Paula dean ain't got nothing on you! (: you have made my families first official tradition for christmas.

[MyAnointedPen]

THANK YOU!



[tshelby123]

OK Carolyn am going to try this i let you known how it want

[dub54100]

girl you too fine!!! been lookin for a real recipe for the last 3 hours!

[lavar216]

i love it and ty very much for showing me how to make it i have not had no gumbo seen my ganny pass 4 years ago and you just help me out alot ty and i am from cleveland ohio and ppl out here dont know anything about gumbo ty again

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@lavar216 You're welcome :)

[queenofweaves916]

Great video! I am making Gumbo for Christmas thanks for the roux tip, i always just guess at the flour to oil ratio. I noticed you didn't add water to it? I guess I'm just over here making gravy and pouring it in lol. I thought roux was gravy.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@queenofweaves916 You'll do great! Yeah you were making some good ol' gravy, but it's ok we all live and learn. Now you can make your roux :D

[mcksy]

watched this video and subscribed! looks yummy!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@mcksy thanks Hun, enjoy!

[MrsSmithsince08]

Miss Carolyn what size pot is that?

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@MrsSmithsince08 You can use an 8 quart pot or larger

[QueenTrait]

Going to try this tomorrow =)

[arwsonice]

What kind of shrimp are you using??

[sGracestill11601]

WOW, how cool is this..I was getting ready to watch the greens and sweet cornbread vid and glanced over and saw this..THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I PLAN TO DO FOR CHRISTMAS..what a coincidence...thanks for sharing....

[sGracestill11601]

@sGracestill11601 -so full of dressings and mac and cheese dont know what to do..lol

[ownedbyskittles]

looks soooooooooooo gooooodddd ima have to make me some

[varinia48]

thanks Caroline Im from Nicaragua and I love the southern cooking, my husand its african american, this its my first time made up Gumbo I follow your Recipe its came up good . He lovet thank you :)

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@varinia48 Oh, so glad you guys liked it. I'm so honored that you both tried the recipe. Have a great and safe Holiday season :D

[jassiegirl118]

GOOOOOD LAAWWD! MMmmm



[anijah11110404]

What kind of chicken is that? I cant find it

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@anijah11110404 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes.

[diopian1]

You got it goin' on Sista!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@diopian1 Thanks Hun!

[Memoni73]

I'm sure gonna try this roated breast in the oven instead of boiling band debonen the chicken. Grub thanks so much fthe tips....

[ChristyJacole]

Thanks for answering so promptly!

Another question... What flavor does the bay leaves add?

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@ChristyJacole Bay leaves add a nice and light woody flavor I also love it in chicken soups and pots of beans.

[agnwalker]

omg....i watched this video about 10xs and still managed to mess it up beyound anything. u broke it done so well idk what happened, the flour came to life and got soooo thick

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@GlitterAdicted Nope, it works out this way too. Remember, this is CookingWithCarolyn. Normally, I would serve the rice on the bottom HOWEVER, when filming and shooting pictures viewers need to see the components of the meal. There's always more than one way to do something, YOUR way and/or MY way ARE NOT the only ways. This just so happens to be MINE. Thanks!

[162easygoing]

Hi Carolyn, can you do a jambalaya show and etouffee show. Thanks for the consideration.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@JAMBALAYASOUL Thanks :)

[EVITACATLIN]

hey carolyn, I made this gumbo and my family love it!!! thanks

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@EVITACATLIN You're welcome!

[MyLyfeMyWorld]

Where can you buy the file powder? I live in the SoCal area and I'm having a hard time finding it?

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@MyLyfeMyWorld Oh, I find it Albertson's (spice isle or seafood counter), Vons, Superior, Super King should have it. It's a fairly common spice.

[mariettaga]

you got a serious camera! angle from the top....Ugot it going on with these dishes sis, I thought you were a Southern gurl, keep it comin!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@mariettaga Thanks! I am from the South :D LOL...South Los Angeles. But really my Mom and Dad's family is from the south. Glad you're enjoying the recipes and videos.

[1btuber]

Carolyn, I could have sworn that you had your Gumbo recipe written out and posted on your site. I'm I mistaken? If not, please let me know where to find your written recipe for your Gumbo, thank you.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@1btuber the link is in the info box.

[1btuber]

Wow!! that is one bad ass looking oven. What is the brand name of that oven?

[kareemtiheed]

can i use lump crabmeat?

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@kareemtiheed Yes, you sure can! I've actually done that when I just wanted gumbo that I can enjoy with a spoon and no hands LOL

[love020799]

Yummy...............You make me want to make gumbo, but I don't even know the first thing about gumbo.I'm 17 years old n I never tried gumbo before :(...I always wanted to, but I never did.I don't even know the first thing about cooking I never learned from my mom, because she is not much of a cook herself. Now I'm planning on making a home cook meal for my boyfriend n his family, but I don't know what to make.Any suggestions?

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@love020799 I have recipes for fried chicken and collard greens, oven baked glazed ribs which is easy and can be a hit. I have a chunky marinara sauce recipe you can make 1 to 2 days ahead. On the day of dinner, cook up some ground turkey or beef with some Italian seasonings, add the marinara to the meat and heat. Boil your favorite pasta and serve. Go to my website and take a look. Hope it helps :D

[mischerokee13]

Omg my mouth watering. lol I'm going to try this : )

[MrJonsboo]

Okra, where is the Okra? I like your recipe, but where I'm from its not complete without the Okra? Oh, and the Stewed Tomato.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@MrJonsboo LOL, ok for me okra is not a necessity because I'm not a huge fan of it... and neither is my family. That's the wonderful thing about cooking dishes vary from region to region and culture to culture. A few months ago someone told me they put bologna in theirs. Yep, bologna! I didn't judge but I told him he wouldn't find it in my gumbo :D Glad you liked the recipe.

[MrJonsboo]

@CookingWithCarolyn EWWW BOLOGNA, yuck!! LOL. I hope you weren't offended because that's not what I wanted to do. I really liked the idea of roasting the chicken pieces and totally plan to copy that idea in my next pot. We also use blue crab pieces and craw-fish in my hometown mix, try it you'll love it. Oh and I'm not a fan of the slimy part that okra adds so I use frozen cut Okra it helps cut back on the icky. Do you know a good recipe for a pot of collard greens, I can never get them right

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@MrJonsboo Oh no I wasnt' offended Hun. I just knew you liked okra right away. Ya know, I had to make myself try'em again as an adult and I found out I liked okra pickled and fried lol. My family always overcooked them and I hated it when I was kid. Crawfish and blue crab sounds bomb also. Yes, I know where you can get a good recipe for collard greens...mine LOL. They have smoked turkey and I love them. Just go back thru my videos and you'll find the recipe. Happy Cooking :D

[NewarkBrickCity1970]

Do you cook the shrimp before adding it to the pot?

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@NewarkBrickCity1970 No, no, Add the shrimp right into the pot raw and the heat will cook them in a matter of minutes. They'll curl up and be a pretty pink.

[imgood78]

I love this video and you do seem like you have a good spirit. We are doing this right now. My roux came out dark. Thx.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@imgood78 Thanks and enjoy all that good eatin'!

[Shantell81CRNA]

can we come to your house PLEASEEEEEE

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@Shantell81CRNA LOL I always get that question :)

[TEDDYGRAMKAPAM]

I really like your channel, i really thought it's going to be hard to make gumbo, but watching your channel you made it look so easy, so good luck to me, im goin to try it this weekend for my jamaikan boyfriend. thanks again.

[BH206L3]

I like your Stove!! as for the Gumbo, I think I could sit and eat the whole thing. Some Good Russian Rye yea it works for me.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@BH206L3 Thanks! Yeah you'd have to share that Russian Rye with me lol...

[WizzoPro9476]

I love you!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@WizzoPro9476 Thanks Hun!

[quanacataug]

This recipe is AWESOME!! Not only that, you have an amazing aura about you....YOU NEED TO H AVE YOUR OWN SHOW!!!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@quanacataug Thanks so much! It means alot :)

[SoCalMizfit]

so glad I came across your videos. Here is another one I need to make. I wanna come live at your house

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@SoCalMizfit LOL thanks Hun!

[grafearthainn]

thank you so much! your a life saver lol :)

[shelby5550]

wow, this video was so helpful! thank you!

[blcmxcn]

koolio...immA try cookin it this wAy; u dont use gunbo file?

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@blcmxcn Yes, its in the recipe to be added at the end. But I've actually found people that didn't like it. In those cases I just leave it out for people to sprinkle their own.

[MsQtStyle]

love it

[PaulaandBobby]

You are a great teacher! I really enjoyed this video.

You are also adorable.

Thanks!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@PaulaandBobby Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[darrylhaynes]

you are a great teacher....will you marry me?????

[DPOL87]

great cooking i learned a lots thank you

[YOUNGBOSSBITCH1]

i love the cooking lol your videos about to teach me alot! keep the good work up!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@YOUNGBOSSBITCH1 Thanks so much :)

[googo151]

I was busy cooking, but noticed when i came back to catch this vid, and noticed a different kitchen. I this a different house? Love the stove.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@googo151 Yes I changed from my little cute kitchen to my Uncle Ellis' kitchen. I love it too. It was more easy to film the videos in this set up. We have a blast :)

[googo151]

@CookingWithCarolyn

You done good Carolyn! I hear that. It's an amazing kitchen and easier for shooting around the kitchen. Great work and look forward to catching all of your vids. -A

[prettyinpunk666]

I've never tried this, but DAMN that looks delicious. 

[trimblood]

looking good

[ImSoFreakingAwsome]

hi can I live with you?

[Lupitamihita]

This looks wonderful. My mouth is watering. I am wondering about the amount of oil you use. It seems like a lot.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@Lupitamihita Don't worry you'll be fine. A roux consist of some sort of fat and flour. In the case of most gumbos it's veggie oil and flour. The color of the roux determines the color of the gumbo. It also helps with the thickness. If you use less roux then your gumbo will be thinner. The recipe tells you to skim the top of the gumbo during the cooking process. Thanks for watching :)

[msaahir]

Carolyn,

I made gumbo for the first time yesterday using your recipe! It was a smashing success!!! Thanks for helping to feed hungry college students LOL.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@msaahir OMG, you all are too funny lol. You're welcome :D

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@cutiemisbehavin I hope everything turned out for you :)

[LRoss1069]

What a nice quick way to make gumbo, especially if you have a taste for gumbo on a week night!!! I've been making gumbo for new year's day for quite awhile now... so I'll be pulling out the big stock pot next week. I pretty much use the same ingredients you use but use a whole chicken or leg quarters (my family likes dark meat) and I also add okra. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year!!!!!

[cindylicious77]

Finally found an easy, legit gumbo recipe!! Thank you!!!!

[1shonaj]

I really like this recipe but want to know what could I substitute for crab legs, not a big fan of cracking crab legs. I would like to cook this on new year's day.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@1shonaj If you're not a fan of "cracking" crab, you can use the fancy lump crab meat. Somewhere between 1/2 LB to 3/4 LB. Hope that helps :D

[purlstone]

Can't wait to try. I like the time savers. You made the roux look so easy. Thank you for sharing and keep them coming Ms. Carolyn.

[LeeahDTV]

Love it!!!!

[HALLSYSKITCHEN]

that looked so good...thumbs up!!!

[tvluckey]

I gotta try this recipe because I made your Mac n cheese and OMG it was a hit!! People were asking who made the Mac n cheese!! Thx muah!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@tvluckey I am so glad to hear that. Have a safe and great holiday season :D

[PrimaDonza80]

OMG CAROLYN!! THIS VIDEO HAS ME HUNGRY:-) LOVE,LOVE,LOVE IT..WE ATE SOUL FOOD FOR THANKSGIVING, SO HAVING GUMBO WILL BE A GREAT IDEA!! THANKS:-) YOU ARE THE BEST

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@PrimaDonza80 Thanks Dear!

[proudnapps]

I always get excited when I see you have a new vid!!! You're absolutely amazing!! Thanks for taking the time to do videos, you're much appreciated! :-)

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@proudnapps Thanks soo much, I appreciate you all too :)

[naturallockks77]

thanks for doing a shortcut to a favorite dish.......

[lucidparody]

yay!!!

[virgosapphires]

I'm going to try this but I need to omit the shrimp...allergic to it. I'll use your suggestion from your previous response.

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@virgosapphires Yep, that'll do it :D

[LovelyTrueRed]

YES!!! I have been waiting for this. Thank you...thank you...thank you Carolyn. I love me some Seafood Gumbo!!!

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@blackbutterfly38 Oh no, it's totally within your reach. Thanks for watching!

[queenbeescreations]

Really looks good....I truly hate that I am allergic to shelled seafood!! I miss eating shrimp!!! tfs

Hugs,

Angie

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@queenbeescreations I'm glad you like the recipe. Here's a tip for you and you can still have it. Cut everything in this recipe in half except for the chicken and sausage. Exclude the shrimp and crab. You'll have a chicken and sausage gumbo. There you have it!

[Skye525]

Looks delicious!

I will be making this very soon!

[j80edwards]

That looks yummy...will be trying that recipe!

[Missyplaymate3]

Miss Carolyn, you have done it again. Great recipe and thank you for posting the ingredients. Your the best and I can't wait for more videos from you. Take care and many blessing to you. Merry Christmas hon :-)

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@Missyplaymate3 Thanks Dear, you have a safe and safe holiday season too :)

[shoppe89]

What is file powder?

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@shoppe89 File Powder or "gumbo file" is a spice made from dried and ground sassafras leaves...really powerful, but good.  Use it sparingly and add it at the end of the cooking process or some people like to just put some in a shaker and let people add their own at the table.

[1stladyro]

OMG !!! My family always wants Gumbo for Christmas .I always make my roux in the oven. The way my creole grandparents have done for years. Christmas blessings to you Chef Carolyn and your family !

[xstacy2]

Looks delish

[Barginjunkie69]

OMG !!! i have always love gumbo ..but never cooked it myself.. as you said in the vid, i always thought too much time & money , but i was wrong ..I will be cooking this ,thanks so much . & happy holidays

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@Barginjunkie69 Thanks you too!

[Mochainde]

Can you use crab meat from a can and crab juice instead of the actual crab legs and cut back on your cooking time to get the same effect?

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@Mochainde The crab meat isn't the problem. It's the chicken. If you were to drop the raw chicken into the gumbo it would have to cook for 2 hrs just get it cooked all the way thru, hence the reason for roasting it. If u like canned crab make sure it's lump crab and you're good to go. You don't like crackin' them crab legs huh lol. Enjoy :D

[playmakers372]

HEY CAROLYN! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

[Cwest2930]

cant wait to try it. My husband is from baton rouge so he will love this. I just hope I can get it right.

[TENITIYA]

dang i need u to mail me some gumbo love it

[CookingWithCarolyn]

@TENITIYA LOL Thanks :)