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delicious bowl of shrimp and sausage gumbo recipe., served with white rice on the side. The gumbo is rich and flavorful, with a mix of shrimp, sausage, herbs, and seasonings, garnished with fresh parsley.

gumbo recipe

Authentic Louisiana-style gumbo recipe featuring a dark roux, the holy trinity of vegetables, chicken, and andouille sausage, with optional shrimp. Deep, rich flavors develop from slow cooking.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Dish, Soup, Stew
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole, Louisiana
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Vegetable oil - For roux
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour -For roux
  • 1 large Yellow onion - Diced
  • 1 medium Green bell pepper - Diced
  • 2 stalks Celery - Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 lb Andouille sausage -Sliced into rounds
  • 2 lbs Chicken thighs - Bone-in skin-on optional
  • 1 lb Shrimp -Peeled and deveined optional
  • 6 cups Chicken stock -Can substitute vegetable or seafood stock
  • 1 cup Fresh or frozen okra - Sliced
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves -
  • 1-2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning - Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon File powder -Optional for thickening and flavor
  • To taste - Salt
  • To taste - Black pepper
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley - Chopped for garnish
  • 8 cups Cooked white rice -For serving
  • To taste Hot sauce -For serving
  • 2 stalks Green onions - Chopped optional garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large heavy pot or Dutch oven (For making the gumbo)
  • 1 Long wooden spoon (For stirring the roux)
  • 1 Sharp Knife (For chopping vegetables and proteins)
  • 1 Cutting Board (Prep surface)

Method
 

  1. Heat oil, gradually add flour, stir constantly until dark brown.
  2. Add diced onions, celery, bell peppers, cook until soft.
  3. Brown sausage, add chicken thighs, coat with roux.
  4. Pour in stock, add okra and seasonings, simmer for 1.5–2 hours.
  5. Add shrimp or crab towards the end, cook for 5–10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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