Description
Discover how to make a delicious Shrimp Gumbo with our easy-to-follow recipe. Learn the secrets to creating a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (450 grams)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) all-purpose flour (60 grams)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (950 ml)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces (411 g) / 411 grams)
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound (454 g) beef or chicken sausage, sliced (450 grams)
- 2 cups (480 ml) okra, sliced (300 grams)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh parsley, chopped (15 grams)
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Gradually whisk in the flour to make a roux.
- Stir constantly until the roux turns a deep brown color, about 20-30 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the roux.
- Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Gradually add the chicken broth to the pot, stirring continuously.
- Add the diced tomatoes and their juice to the pot.
- Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and dried thyme.
- Add the bay leaf and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
- Add the sliced andouille sausage to the pot.
- Stir in the sliced okra and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and cook until they are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf from the gumbo.
- Stir in the sliced green onions and chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve the gumbo hot over cooked white rice.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp is fully cooked by simmering until they turn pink and opaque.
- Use beef or chicken sausage for enhanced flavor and protein content.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your liking for preferred spiciness level.
