Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo
A delicious Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo packed with flavor and spices, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Creole, Southern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal
Base
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped seeds and ribs removed
- 2 stalks celery, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning without salt
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 3 scallions, sliced
- Cooked white rice for serving
Cooking Instructions
In a large, deep skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter, then add flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until roux is dark caramel colored, 12 to 15 minutes.
Add onions, peppers, and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in sausage, garlic, and Cajun seasoning; season with salt and pepper. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 1 hour.
In the last 6 minutes of cooking, add shrimp. Once shrimp is pink and cooked through, taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in scallions, reserving some for serving.
Divide rice among bowls. Spoon gumbo over. Top with reserved scallions.
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, creole cuisine, Gumbo, sausage, shrimp, southern cooking