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Gumbo

A hearty and flavorful stew originating from Louisiana, featuring a blend of meats, seafood, and vegetables, thickened with a roux.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meats and Seafood
  • 1 lb andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless, diced
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
Vegetables
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
Liquids and Seasonings
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce to taste
  • 1 tbsp Creole seasoning or to taste
  • 1 tbsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tbsp black pepper or to taste
Roux
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped

Method
 

Make the Roux
  1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour, stirring constantly until the mixture turns a dark brown color, about 20-30 minutes.
  2. Be careful not to burn the roux; adjust heat as necessary.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the roux. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Add Meats and Broth
  1. Stir in the sliced sausage and diced chicken. Pour in the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Creole seasoning. Bring to a boil.
Simmer
  1. Reduce heat to low and let the gumbo simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add Shrimp
  1. Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Serve
  1. Ladle the gumbo into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley. Serve hot over rice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Gumbo can be customized with different proteins such as crab or fish. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of hot sauce and Creole seasoning.

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