"Spontaneous Heating" Gumbo Recipe

Name: "Spontaneous Heating" Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced; 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced; 1/2 pound buffalo sausage or other smoked sausage, sliced; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon gumbo file seasoning; 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (recommended: Tabasco); 1 cup clam juice; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 cup tomato juice; 1 cup pale ale (recommended: Firehouse Chukkar Ale); 6 ounces pollack or other white fish, diced; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed; 1/2 pound okra; 1 cup canned clams; White rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
1/2 pound buffalo sausage or other smoked sausage, sliced
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon gumbo file seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
1 cup clam juice
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup tomato juice
1 cup pale ale (recommended: Firehouse Chukkar Ale)
6 ounces pollack or other white fish, diced
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
1/2 pound okra
1 cup canned clams
White rice, for serving

1
Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the canola oil, chicken breast and sausages.
3
Saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
4
Add onion and peppers and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the flour, spices, and hot sauce.
6
Cook until the mixture thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.
7
Add clam juice, chicken stock, tomato juice and pale ale.
8
Bring to a simmer and add the fish and shrimp.
9
Cook until the shrimp and fish are done, about 5 minutes.
10
Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the okra and clams.
11
Simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes.
12
Serve over white rice.

942

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

121

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup canola oil, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced, 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced, 1/2 pound buffalo sausage or other smoked sausage, sliced, and more.

Yes, "Spontaneous Heating" 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.

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"Spontaneous Heating" Gumbo

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Variations & substitutions

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