How to Make Spicy Shrimp Gumbo - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few dishes that capture the rich and diverse flavors of Southern cuisine quite like a steaming hot bowl of Spicy Shrimp Gumbo. This iconic Louisiana dish, with its bold and complex flavors, is a true celebration of the region's cultural fusion and culinary history. It's no wonder that gumbo has earned the title of "official state cuisine of Louisiana," as it has been enjoyed by generations and has become a beloved staple in many households across the South.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ½ cup finely chopped celery
  • ½ cup sliced green onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley (Optional)
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground red chile pepper
  • 2 pounds fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cups hot cooked rice
  • 9 sprigs fresh parsley (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 33 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 3 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 9 servings

  • Combine vegetable oil and flour in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook, stirring often, until roux is dark brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir onion, celery, green onion, parsley, and garlic carefully into the hot roux; it may splatter. Cook and stir until onion mixture is tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in broth. Season with salt and red chile pepper. Simmer gumbo, covered, until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir shrimp into the stockpot; cook until pink and opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Place 1/3 cup rice into each serving bowl. Ladle shrimp gumbo on top. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 156mg
    • Sodium: 887mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 47mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 409mg