Description
A flavorful and hearty Gumbo made with shrimp, beef sausage, and a rich roux, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- 12 ounces sliced beef sausage
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 chopped bell pepper
- 2 chopped celery stalks
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 6 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- Optional: okra
- Optional: hot sauce
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 1/4 cup of oil over medium heat.
- Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup of flour until smooth.
- Stir continuously for about 20-30 minutes until the roux turns a deep brown color, resembling chocolate.
- Once your roux is ready, add 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped bell pepper, and 2 chopped celery stalks. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add 12 ounces of sliced beef sausage to the pot. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the sausage is nicely browned.
- Stir in 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in 6 cups of chicken or beef broth, and 1 can of diced tomatoes (14 ounces). Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- In the last 5-10 minutes of cooking, add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. If you prefer more heat, add a dash of hot sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker gumbo, let it simmer longer to allow more liquid to evaporate.
- Serve it over rice for a classic presentation.
- Feel free to add okra or other vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg