Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Chef Meg Bickford of Commander's Palace in New Orleans shows how to make authentic seafood gumbo from scratch. Using a dark roux for deep flavor and shrimp, blue crab, and Gulf oysters, along with okra, spices, and aromatics, this gumbo is a rich Louisiana classic using Cajun and Creole techniques.
00:00 Intro
00:46 Making Seafood Stock
03:41 Making a Roux
06:50 Adding the Stock
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Chef Meg Bickford of Commander's Palace in New Orleans shows how to make authentic seafood gumbo from scratch. Using a dark roux for deep flavor and shrimp, blue crab, and Gulf oysters, along with okra, spices, and aromatics, this gumbo is a rich Louisiana classic using Cajun and Creole techniques.
00:00 Intro
00:46 Making Seafood Stock
03:41 Making a Roux
06:50 Adding the Stock
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ABOUT BON APPÉTIT
Bon Appétit is a highly opinionated food brand that wants everyone to love cooking and eating as much as we do. We believe in seasonal produce, properly salted pasta water, and developing recipes that anyone can make at home.
