Description
Ingredients
Gumbo Base:
- ½ cup butter or oil
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
Proteins & Seasonings:
- 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
1. Make the Roux – In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat. Gradually whisk in flour and stir constantly for 20-30 minutes until dark brown.
2. Brown the Sausage – In a separate skillet, cook andouille sausage until browned. Set aside.
3. Sauté the Vegetables – Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook for 6-7 minutes, then add garlic and sauté for another minute.
4. Build the Gumbo – Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 35-40 minutes.
5. Add the Protein – Stir in cooked sausage and raw shrimp. Simmer for 6-7 minutes until shrimp are opaque. Remove bay leaf.
6. Serve & Enjoy – Ladle over white rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Seafood Gumbo – Add crab, crawfish, or oysters.
- Chicken & Sausage Gumbo – Swap shrimp for boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- Vegetarian Gumbo – Omit meat and add okra, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Adjust Spice Level – Reduce cayenne for milder gumbo or add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: main dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern, American
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