Midwest Gumbo Recipe Recipe

Name: Midwest Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. vegetable oil; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 med. onion, minced; 2 celery stalks, minced; 1/2 lg. green bell pepper, minced; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 pound cooked med. shrimp, shelled; 3 1/2 c. (2 cans) chicken stock; 3/4 pound spicy sausage, cut into 1/2 inch rounds; 1 tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 c. catsup; 1 lg. tomato, minced; 1/4 teaspoon warm pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dry red pepper flakes; 2 bay leaves; 2 c. coarsely minced cooked chicken; 2 c. zucchini, peeled and diced in 1/2 inch cubes; 1/4 c. light brown sugar; Freshly cooked white rice

Servings: persons

1/4 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 med. onion, minced
2 celery stalks, minced
1/2 lg. green bell pepper, minced
1/4 c. chopped parsley
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 pound cooked med. shrimp, shelled
3 1/2 c. (2 cans) chicken stock
3/4 pound spicy sausage, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c. catsup
1 lg. tomato, minced
1/4 teaspoon warm pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon dry red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
2 c. coarsely minced cooked chicken
2 c. zucchini, peeled and diced in 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 c. light brown sugar
Freshly cooked white rice

1
Saute/fry sausage quickly on both sides.
2
Heat oil in large pot over very low heat.
3
Gradually add in flour and stir with wooden spoon till roux is nicely browned, about 15 to 20 min.
4
Increase heat to medium.
5
Add in onions, celery, bell pepper, parsley and garlic and cook, stirring often, about 15 min till vegetables are softened.
6
Add in chicken stock, sausage, Worcestershire sauce, catsup, tomato, warm sauce, salt, thyme, pepper flakes and bay leaves and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 3 1/2 hrs.
7
(Can be prepared a day ahead, and refrigerated.
8
Bring to simmer before continuing.)
9
Increase heat to moderate.
10
Add in zucchini.
11
Cook 5 min.
12
Add in shrimp and chicken to gumbo and cook about 5 min, stirring often till zucchini is just tender.
13
Stir in brown sugar and lemon juice.
14
To serve, spoon rice into bowls, ladle gumbo over.

1033

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

137

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. vegetable oil, 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, 1 med. onion, minced, 2 celery stalks, minced, and more.

Yes, Midwest Gumbo Recipe falls under the Seafood 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.

Midwest Gumbo Recipe

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