Description
Hearty Louisiana-style Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo delivers rich, spicy flavors straight from New Orleans’ culinary heart. Simmering with andouille sausage, plump shrimp, and deep roux, this classic dish promises a soul-warming meal you’ll savor to the last delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 lb large shrimp (raw; peeled and deveined)
- 12 oz andouille chicken sausage or pork sausage
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 celery (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 ½ cups frozen okra
- ¼ cup green onions (for garnish)
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup avocado oil (or butter)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 32 ounces (946 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 14 ounces (397 g) fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Meticulously chop onions, bell peppers, and celery into uniform dice, creating the foundational flavor base for the gumbo. Finely mince garlic and set ingredients aside for quick access during cooking.
- Create a deep, rich roux by slowly whisking flour and oil together in a large pot over medium-low heat. Maintain constant stirring for approximately 20-25 minutes, watching for a deep caramel-brown color. Lower temperature if browning occurs too rapidly to prevent burning.
- Incorporate diced vegetables into the prepared roux, stirring continuously for 5-6 minutes until they soften and release their aromatic qualities. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, allowing flavors to meld seamlessly.
- Introduce sliced sausage, Cajun seasoning, salt, and optional cayenne pepper into the pot. Pour in chicken broth, water, fire-roasted tomatoes, coconut aminos, and bay leaves. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 50-55 minutes.
- Gently fold in shrimp and frozen okra during the final cooking stage. Monitor closely as shrimp transform to a pink, opaque color, indicating perfect doneness, which typically takes 8-10 minutes.
- Eliminate bay leaves and transfer gumbo into serving bowls. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions, providing a vibrant, crisp finish to this robust Louisiana-inspired dish.
Notes
- Take your time and whisk constantly to prevent burning, creating a rich, deep flavor foundation that’s the heart of authentic gumbo.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning and cayenne to match your heat tolerance, allowing personalized flavor without overwhelming the dish.
- Add shrimp precisely when they’ll cook through, avoiding rubbery texture by removing them from heat immediately after turning pink.
- Swap shrimp with chicken or andouille sausage for different protein options, keeping the robust gumbo character intact.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg