Description
A delicious and flavorful gumbo recipe with shrimp and sausage.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute more.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and vegetable oil to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk the roux into the vegetables, cooking and stirring for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add shrimp and cooked sausage to the gumbo. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot over cooked rice. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- You can add other vegetables, such as okra, to this gumbo.
- For a thicker gumbo, let it simmer longer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun/Louisiana