Seasoned Louisiana Gumbo Crabs - Ready for Authentic Gumbo & Stew
Our Seasoned Louisiana Gumbo Crabs are cleaned, cooked, and seasoned with authentic Creole spices - ready to drop straight into your gumbo or seafood stew! These traditional gumbo crabs add rich, authentic flavor and are an essential ingredient in classic Louisiana seafood gumbo. No prep work required - just add to your pot for instant Creole authenticity.
Product Details:
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Count: 5-6 crabs per package
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Preparation: Cleaned, cooked, and pre-seasoned - ready to use
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Seasoning: Authentic Creole spice blend
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Source: Louisiana Gulf Coast blue crabs
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Convenience: Gumbo-ready - no cleaning or prep required
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Ships: Frozen for maximum quality and freshness
What Makes Gumbo Crabs Special:
- Traditional ingredient in authentic Louisiana seafood gumbo
- Pre-seasoned with Creole spices for authentic flavor
- Already cleaned and cooked - saves hours of prep time
- Adds rich crab flavor to the gumbo broth
- Essential for traditional Creole gumbo recipes
- Whole crabs infuse more flavor than just crab meat
How to Use:
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Seafood Gumbo: Add to gumbo pot during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking
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Crab Stew: Drop into seafood stew or étouffée
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Courtbouillon: Use in traditional Louisiana fish courtbouillon
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Seafood Stock: Simmer to create rich crab stock for soups
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Bisque: Add to crab bisque for depth of flavor
Traditional Gumbo Preparation:
- Prepare your gumbo base with roux, holy trinity (onions, celery, bell peppers), and seasonings
- Add seafood stock or water and bring to simmer
- Add other proteins (shrimp, oysters, sausage) as desired
- Drop in seasoned gumbo crabs during last 15-20 minutes
- Simmer until heated through and flavors meld
- Serve over rice with filé powder and hot sauce
Why Choose Our Gumbo Crabs:
- Pre-seasoned with authentic Creole spices - no guesswork
- Already cleaned and cooked - saves time and mess
- Traditional Louisiana ingredient for authentic gumbo
- Gulf Coast blue crabs for superior flavor
- Frozen at peak freshness
- Ready to use - just thaw and add to pot
- Adds rich crab flavor to broth
- Essential for traditional Creole seafood gumbo
Perfect For:
- Making authentic Louisiana seafood gumbo
- Crab stew and étouffée
- Traditional Creole cooking
- Busy cooks who want authentic flavor without prep
- Gumbo enthusiasts and Louisiana food lovers
- Special occasions and family gatherings
- Anyone wanting restaurant-quality gumbo at home
- Mardi Gras celebrations and Louisiana-themed dinners
Traditional Louisiana Dishes:
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Seafood Gumbo: Classic Louisiana gumbo with shrimp, oysters, and crab
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Crab Stew: Rich, tomato-based crab stew
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Courtbouillon: Traditional Louisiana fish stew with tomatoes
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Crab Bisque: Creamy, elegant crab soup
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Seafood Stock: Simmer for rich stock base
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve gumbo over white rice with filé powder
- Provide Louisiana hot sauce and crackers on the side
- Pair with potato salad and French bread
- Garnish with sliced green onions
- Serve with cold beer or sweet tea
Storage & Preparation:
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Thawing: Thaw in refrigerator overnight before using
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Cooking: Add directly to simmering gumbo or stew
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Heating: Cook for 15-20 minutes until heated through
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Storage: Keep frozen until ready to use
Shipping: Ships frozen with ice packs. Store frozen until ready to use. Includes cooking suggestions.
Authentic Louisiana tradition - pre-seasoned gumbo crabs ready to make your gumbo unforgettable!