Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with this delightful New Orleans Gumbo. This hearty dish combines tender chicken sausage and succulent shrimp, simmered in a rich, dark roux with the iconic “Holy Trinity” of vegetables—onion, bell pepper, and celery. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this gumbo is not only comforting but also easy to prepare. With a blend of spices that pay homage to Creole cuisine, every bowl promises warmth and satisfaction. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice and garnish with fresh scallions for an unforgettable meal that captures the essence of southern comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces sliced chicken sausage
- 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 12 ounces sliced okra
Instructions
- Prepare the roux: In a large deep pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Gradually whisk in flour and cook until dark brown, about 30-40 minutes.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; cook for 6-8 minutes until softened.
- Build the base: Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes.
- Add okra: Mix in sliced okra and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Combine proteins: Cook chicken sausage in a skillet until browned; add to gumbo along with shrimp. Simmer until shrimp are pink.
- Serve over basmati rice and garnish with scallions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg