Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Add 3-4 cups of browned flour evenly to a baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake for one hour, mixing the flour every 15 minutes to bake evenly.

Step 4

Once the flour is browned, sift and add to an airtight container and store in fridge for up to 6 months.

Step 5

Add 2 Tbsp olive oil and the onions, celery, bell peppers, and garlic to pot. Heat on medium heat until vegetables are a dark brown color. Add small amounts of water as necessary to keep it from burning to the bottom of the pot.

Step 6

Add the shrimp to the pot and cook until fully pink.

Step 7

Add the water, seafood stock, crab meat, and seasonings. Cook for one hour.

Step 8

Mix 1/2 cup of browned flour and 1 cup of water to make a pour-able paste. Add to the gumbo and cook another 30 minutes.

Step 9

Serve over rice and enjoy!