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Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

A hearty and flavorful gumbo with sausage and shrimp.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 1 large Green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 cups Okra, sliced
  • 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 2 pcs Bay leaves
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 4 cups Cooked white rice for serving

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour to make a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is a dark brown color, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. 2. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the roux. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Stir in the sausage and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. 4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth. Add the okra, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Add the shrimp and cook until they are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6. Serve the gumbo over cooked white rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Gumbo, Sausage, Shrimp
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