Name: Gumbo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1½ pounds smoked Andouille sausage (see note); ¾ cup all-purpose flour; 1½ cups chopped yellow onions, from one large onion; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2½ teaspoons Creole seasoning, such as Emeril's Essence or Tony Cachere's; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried); 2 bay leaves; 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined; ½ cup chopped scallions, white and green parts, from about 4 scallions; Cooked white rice, for serving

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

1h 10m

Total Time

1h 40m

This traditional Gumbo recipe features a savory combination of Andouille sausage, shrimp, and aromatic vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. With just the right amount of heat from Creole seasoning and cayenne pepper, this classic dish is perfect served over a bed of white rice.

Gumbo

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Servings: 8

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7 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

1½ pounds smoked Andouille sausage (see note)

¾ cup all-purpose flour

1½ cups chopped yellow onions, from one large onion

2 stalks celery, diced

1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

7 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

2½ teaspoons Creole seasoning, such as Emeril's Essence or Tony Cachere's

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)

2 bay leaves

1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

½ cup chopped scallions, white and green parts, from about 4 scallions

Cooked white rice, for serving

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

801kcal

40%
Fat

53g

2%
Saturated Fat

14g

0%
Carbohydrates

34g

1%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

3g

0%
Protein

45g

2%
Cholesterol

118mg

5%
Sodium

1,670mg

83%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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