Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo
This Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- large deep skillet
Ingredients
Base
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped seeds and ribs removed
- 2 stalks celery, finely sliced
- 12 oz. andouille sausage, sliced into ½" rounds
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning without salt
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 scallions, sliced
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large, deep skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter, then add flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until roux is dark caramel colored, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Add onions, peppers, and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in sausage, garlic, and Cajun seasoning; season with salt and pepper. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 1 hour.
- In the last 6 minutes of cooking, add shrimp. Once shrimp is pink and cooked through, taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in scallions, reserving some for serving.
- Divide rice among bowls. Spoon gumbo over. Top with reserved scallions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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