Description
A traditional Cajun gumbo recipe featuring a rich and hearty stew.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 pound chicken thighs, cubed
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups okra, sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour to make a roux, stirring constantly until dark brown.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add the sausage and chicken. Cook until browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the okra, bay leaves, and Cajun seasoning. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until pink.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked white rice.
Notes
- For a spicier gumbo, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Use a mix of seafood for variation.
- Gumbo can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: authentic cajun gumbo recipe