How to Make Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gumbo is a classic dish from the southern United States, particularly popular in the state of Louisiana. It's a rich and flavorful stew that typically includes a variety of proteins, vegetables, and spices. Sausage and shrimp gumbo is a delicious variation that brings together the smoky, savory flavors of sausage with the sweet, succulent taste of shrimp.

This hearty dish is perfect for serving at gatherings or for a comforting weeknight dinner. It's a great way to warm up on a chilly...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage
  • ¼ cup cooking oil
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup frozen sliced okra
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • ½ pound large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 3 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Cut sausage into 1/2-inch slices; set aside.
  • Combine oil and flour in a 4-quart heavy saucepan; mix until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until roux is a dark reddish brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in onion, bell peppers, celery, okra and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning.
  • Pour in broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; add sausage, pepper sauce, black pepper and salt. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and bring to a boil; add shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes.
  • Portion rice into bowls. Ladle gumbo over rice.
  • Nutrition

    486 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 99mg
    • Sodium: 848mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 309mg