Description
This rich and flavorful gumbo brings together shrimp and smoked sausage in a hearty, spiced broth. Perfect for a comforting meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g (14 oz) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 200g (7 oz) smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 can (400g/14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 500ml (2 cups) chicken or seafood stock
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Roux: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for about 5-7 minutes until it turns a golden brown color.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, green and yellow bell peppers, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the Sausage and Spices: Stir in the sliced smoked sausage, paprika, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the sausage is slightly browned.
- Add Tomatoes and Stock: Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken or seafood stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Add the Shrimp: Stir in the shrimp and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until they turn pink and are fully cooked.
- Season and Serve: Remove the bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot over cooked white rice, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your heat preference.
- Allowing the gumbo to simmer longer enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg