Welcome to Toddler Recipes Australia! Our delicious Seafood Gumbo is the perfect dish for your toddler’s dinner. This creamy seafood stew is packed full of flavour, with succulent fish, mussels, prawns and calamari in a rich tomato broth. It’s a perfect one-pot meal for tired parents, and a great way to fuel your toddler up for a busy day.

General Information

Servings: 8-10 Keywords: seafood gumbo,gumbo,toddler friendly Calories: 265 kcal Protein: 13g Carbs: 24g Fats: 11g Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 200g celery, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 5 cups Vegetable or seafood stock
• 540g canned diced tomatoes
• 140g small Bay shrimp
• 320g chicken breasts, diced
• 320g peeled and deveined prawns
• 960g mussels
• 800g sliced okra
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper and celery and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the garlic, black pepper and paprika and cook for an additional 1 minute.
4. Add the tomato paste and cook for for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add the vegetable or seafood stock and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add the shrimp, chicken, prawns and mussels and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
7. Add the okra and stir to combine.
8. In a measuring glass, combine the cornstarch with a bit of cold water until it’s dissolved.
9. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the gumbo, stirring constantly, and continue stirring for a few minutes until the gumbo has thickened.
10. Now you’re ready to enjoy your amazing Seafood Gumbo! Tip Get ready for some yummy smiles!

Recommended Sides

Serve with warm buttered French bread and a side salad.