How can I make a scrumptious seafood gumbo at home?

Seafood gumbo is a delicious dish that you can make at home with a few simple steps. Here's how:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh green onions, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups seafood stock
• 1 pound crabmeat
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pint oysters, undrained
• 1 pound crawfish tails, peeled
• hot cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; gradually whisk in flour until smooth.
2. Cook, whisking constantly, for 20-25 minutes or until roux is caramel-colored.
3. Add onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4. Add parsley, green onions, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, cayenne, black pepper and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
5. Add seafood stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
6. Add crabmeat, shrimp, oysters and crawfish tails; cook for 10-15 minutes or until seafood is cooked through.
7. Remove bay leaves and serve over hot cooked rice.

Enjoy your delicious seafood gumbo with your family and friends!