Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Name: Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup vegetable oil; ½ cup flour; 1 ½ cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped bell pepper; salt; cayenne; 3 bay leaves; 1 lb smoked sausage (such as andouille or 1 lb kielbasa, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices); 1 lb raw peeled deveined, medium shrimp; 6 cups dark chicken stock (I use chicken boullion cubes) or 6 cups other chicken stock (I use chicken boullion cubes); 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; ½ cup chopped green onion; 1 tablespoon file powder (to taste); 2 cups cooked long-grain rice (Jasmine Rice works great); seasoning

Servings: persons

½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup flour
1 ½ cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped bell pepper
salt
cayenne
3 bay leaves
1 lb smoked sausage (such as andouille or 1 lb kielbasa, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices)
1 lb raw peeled deveined, medium shrimp
6 cups dark chicken stock (I use chicken boullion cubes) or 6 cups other chicken stock (I use chicken boullion cubes)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
½ cup chopped green onion
1 tablespoon file powder (to taste)
2 cups cooked long-grain rice (Jasmine Rice works great)
seasoning

1
Heat the oil in a large cast-iron or enameled cast-iron Dutch oven, over medium heat.
2
Combine the flour and stir slowly and constantly for 20 to 25 minutes, make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate.
3
Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and continue to stir for 4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Add the sausage and bay leaves.
6
Continue to stir for 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Add the stock.
8
Stir until the roux mixture and stock are well combined.
9
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
10
Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
11
Add the shrimp.
12
Simmer for 10 minutes.
13
Skim off any fat that rises to the surface.
14
Remove from the heat .
15
Stir in the parsley, green onions, and file powder.
16
Remove the bay leaves and serve in large bowls with rice.

1438

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

149

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup flour, 1 ½ cups chopped onions, 1 cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo 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.

Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

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