Gumbo Recipe
A comforting and hearty Southern classic that brings rich flavors of shrimp and sausage together in a delicious gumbo.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Avocado Oil or Butter
- 0.33 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 12 oz Andouille Chicken Sausage or Pork Sausage
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne, optional
- 32 oz Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Water
- 14 oz Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Aminos
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 lb Large Shrimp, raw; peeled and deveined
- 1.5 cups Frozen Okra
- 0.25 cup Green Onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, whisk the oil and flour together. Stir consistently for 20 minutes until the roux reaches a deep caramel color.
- Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Sauté until the veggies soften, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Introduce the sausage, cajun seasoning, salt, and cayenne. Stir in chicken broth, water, diced tomatoes, coconut aminos, and bay leaves. Bring to a low boil and simmer for just under an hour.
- Once the simmering time is up, add the shrimp and okra to the pot. Continue cooking until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove bay leaves, then ladle the gumbo into bowls over rice. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Keep your attention on the roux to achieve a deep caramel color without burning.
- Adjust the cayenne based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
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