Bayou Stew Recipe

Name: Bayou Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 None spicy pork sausages; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 None onion, chopped; 1 None green pepper, seeded, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 None bay leaves; 2 None potatoes, peeled, chopped; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 6 1/3 cups chicken stock; 1 x 14 oz can diced tomatoes; 1/3 cup long-grain white rice; 1 2/3 lbs raw shrimp, peeled, deveined; None None Parsley, chopped, to garnish; None None Lime wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
2 None spicy pork sausages
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 None onion, chopped
1 None green pepper, seeded, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 None bay leaves
2 None potatoes, peeled, chopped
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 1/3 cups chicken stock
1 x 14 oz can diced tomatoes
1/3 cup long-grain white rice
1 2/3 lbs raw shrimp, peeled, deveined
None None Parsley, chopped, to garnish
None None Lime wedges, to serve

1
Heat half the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan on high. Fry sausages for 2-3 minutes, turning, until browned. Slice and set aside.
2
Add remaining oil to pan. Saute celery, onion, pepper, garlic and bay leaves for 3-4 minutes. Stir in potato and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
3
Add flour to pan. Cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes, until well browned. Remove from heat.
4
Gradually add stock, stirring, until smooth. Add tomatoes and rice. Return to heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, until rice is almost tender.
5
Return sausages to pan with shrimp. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, until shrimp are just cooked through. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lime wedges.

1158

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

181

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 None spicy pork sausages, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 None onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bayou Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bayou Stew

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