Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    190

Experience the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with this hearty gumbo, a symphony of spicy sausage, succulent shrimp, and colorful vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Served over fluffy rice, it's a comforting and satisfying meal that brings the taste of the bayou to your table.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Cholesterol
    99 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    18 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    848 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    29 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Sausage: Cut the sausage into 1/2-inch slices and set aside. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Make the Roux: In a 4-quart heavy saucepan, combine the oil and flour. Mix until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook and stir until the roux turns a dark reddish-brown color. (Cook time: 6-8 minutes)

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Recipe View Sauté the Vegetables: Stir in the onion, bell peppers, celery, okra, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender. (Cook time: 8-10 minutes). Stir in Cajun seasoning.

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Recipe View Simmer the Gumbo: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, add the sausage, hot pepper sauce, black pepper, and salt to taste. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

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Recipe View Add the Shrimp: Remove the lid and bring the gumbo back to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through. (Cook time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve: Portion the hot cooked rice into bowls and ladle the gumbo generously over the rice. Enjoy!

For a richer flavor, use a homemade chicken broth.
Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning and hot pepper sauce to suit your taste.
If you don't have frozen okra, you can use fresh okra, sliced.
Serve with a side of crusty bread for soaking up the delicious broth.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 63 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Hayley Kulas

    I added a can of diced tomatoes for extra flavor, and it turned out great!

  • Diamond Erdman

    I used Andouille sausage, and it added a wonderful smokiness to the dish.

  • Eugene Macgyver

    I didn't have any okra, so I used zucchini instead, and it worked well.

  • Opal Dibbert

    My family loved this recipe! It's definitely a keeper.

  • Berta Kub

    This gumbo is amazing! The roux takes some time, but it's worth it.

  • Ken Wolf

    This recipe is easy to follow, and the results are fantastic!

  • Beryl Heller

    I found it a little too spicy for my kids, so I reduced the Cajun seasoning.

  • Odie Stroman

    The shrimp were perfectly cooked, and the broth was so flavorful.

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