A rich and savory bowl of gumbo filled with shrimp and sausage, served over fluffy white rice in a deeply seasoned broth.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Seafood gumbo, a blend of roux, vegetables, and protein from the Gulf, involves a few more steps than traditional Louisiana gumbo. Stacy Spedale, a chef at t’Pot Noir Cajun ...

Without a good, rich roux — the key component of the perfect gumbo — the dish is a dud. You can cook this fat-and-flour combination that's used as a thickener in everything from sauces to stews to ...