Gumbo
Gumbo is a hearty and flavorful Louisiana dish made with a rich roux, vegetables, meat, and seafood.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Green onions - 1/4 cup, chopped, for garnish
- Cooked rice - 4 cups, for serving
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Cajun seasoning - 2 tablespoons
- Bay leaves - 2
- Chicken broth - 4 cups
- Canned diced tomatoes - 1 can (14.5 ounces)
- Okra - 1 cup, sliced
- Shrimp - 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Chicken thighs - 4, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Andouille sausage - 12 ounces, sliced
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Celery - 2 stalks, diced
- Green bell pepper - 1, diced
- Onion - 1 large, diced
- All-purpose flour - 1/2 cup
- Vegetable oil - 1/2 cup
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the flour to the pot and stir continuously to make a roux. Cook until the roux turns a dark brown color, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced andouille sausage to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken thighs, shrimp, sliced okra, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the gumbo to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the bay leaves from the gumbo before serving.
- Serve the gumbo over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Sugar: 5g