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NEW ORLEANS GUMBO

A rich, flavorful New Orleans gumbo filled with shrimp, sausage, and spices, served over rice. This classic Creole dish is perfect for gatherings and family meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Creole
Servings 6 people
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb smoked sausage sliced
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 6 cups chicken or seafood stock
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked white rice for serving
  • Green onions and parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux turns a dark brown color, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the roux. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in sausage, stock, tomatoes, Creole seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add shrimp and cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  • Ladle gumbo over rice and garnish with green onions and parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
Keyword Creole gumb, New Orleans gumbo, shrimp and sausage, Southern comfort food
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