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Gumbo for 20 People

Posted on 10/20/20 at 8:11 am
Posted by DemTigers7
Member since Nov 2019
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Posted on 10/20/20 at 8:11 am
What should my roux and stock volumes be? Making a seafood gumbo, and making my stock from scratch. Pot size isn't an issue.
Posted by SaDaTayMoses
Member since Oct 2005
4324 posts
Posted on 10/20/20 at 8:50 am to
about 2 pints, or 32oz of roux
3-4 gallons of stock

6-7lbs shrimp
1-2 lbs lump crab
a doz of smaller "gumbo crabs"
This post was edited on 10/20/20 at 8:54 am
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
15277 posts
Posted on 10/20/20 at 10:11 am to
Kind of depends on how many women, kids and what else are you having with it besides rice, etc.

Little kids won't eat as much, if they eat it at all, but teenage boys can destroy it.

I would say you'd be safe with 3 gallons worth. Make your stock from the shrimp shells and heads if buying fresh shrimp. The gumbo crabs will add a good bit of flavor.

Oysters would be a good addition, along with the oyster liquor if you shuck your own. I will often use bay scallops in my seafood gumbo too. Those are the smaller ones about the size of the end of a fingertip and if you use them, add them late since they cook fast.

Posted by hubertcumberdale
Member since Nov 2009
6547 posts
Posted on 10/20/20 at 10:59 am to
Please refer to the GOAT Paul Prudhomme and scale appropriately
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