Indulge in a beloved family favorite with our classic seafood gumbo. This delectable dish boasts a rich and spicy broth, generously filled with succulent shrimp, savory sausage, and crispy bacon. Perfect for pleasing the entire family's palate.
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, cook bacon until done and crispy; about 5 minutes. Remove bacon from pot with slotted spoon leaving grease in bottom of pot.
Add unsalted butter and flour and whisk to combine and form a roux. Cook stirring frequently, until the roux is medium-brown in color; about 20 minutes.
Add onions, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and okra. Cook, stirring often, until slightly soft; about 5 minutes.
Add broth, water, filé powder, tomato paste, and bay leaves and stir to thoroughly combine. Whisk in Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Bring to boil then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 1 hour. Add shrimp and sausage and simmer for additional 10 minutes until shrimp is cooked through.
Add rice and bacon and stir to combine and cook just to heat through; about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve immediately with garnish of chopped green onions or parsley.