Shrimp and sausage gumbo is a must for us during the cold weather months. We could eat this every week, it’s that good.
It’s as close as we have come to authentic New Orleans style gumbo made at home.
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Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
We prefer this gumbo made with andouille sausage instead of smoked sausage. It bumps the flavors up and gives it a spicier kick.
Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the sausage until browned on both sides and remove.
Sorry for the blurry picture, that stuff was HOT.
Sprinkle the flour over the oil, add 2 tablespoons of butter and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until brown, about 10 minutes.
You want it brown not BURNED!
Return the Dutch oven to low heat and melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add the onion, garlic, green pepper, and celery and cook for 10 minutes.
Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, to taste and the 1/4 bunch parsley. Cook, while stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
No need for store-bought Cajun seasoning in this gumbo!
Add 4 cups chicken broth or stock, whisking constantly. Add the sausage. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
Add the okra and tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, until opaque.
Serve with rice, green onions and enjoy!
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Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo with Okra Recipe
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 pound Andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices (or smoked sausage)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 bunch flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped (plus chopped leaves for garnish)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 14 oz stewed tomatoes with juice
- 2 cups frozen sliced okra
- 1 pound small shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 4 green onions diced
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the sausage until browned on both sides and remove.
- Sprinkle the flour over the oil, add 2 tablespoons of butter and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until brown, about 10 minutes.
- Return the Dutch oven to low heat and melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add the onion, garlic, green pepper, and celery and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, to taste and the 1/4 bunch parsley. Cook, while stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
- Add 4 cups chicken stock, whisking constantly. Add the sausage. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and okra. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Just before serving, add the green onions and chopped parsley.
- Serve with rice, if desired.
Nutrition
Recipe adapted from Paula Deen
Comments
Denise
November 8, 2016My mouth is watering! I can’t wait to make this for my family. Perfect for Fall weather.
Karyl Henry
November 9, 2016This recipe looks fabulous! I was in New Orleans last year, and ate a lot of gumbo, and it was so worth it. I’ll definitely be pinning this one.
DSTR
November 10, 2016Thank you so much, Karyl!:)
April J Harris
November 14, 2016Scheduled to pin. This is amazing comfort food Leigh! Your Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo looks delicious, and so wholesome too! Thank you for sharing with us at Hearth and Soul.
DSTR
November 14, 2016Thank you, April!!!
Emily
November 15, 2016This looks so delicious, especially for this cooler Fall weather! Thanks for linking up with Creative Spark last week; your recipe was our Most Clicked post! Hope you’ll stop by an link up again; the party starts at 6am EST tomorrow 🙂
DSTR
November 16, 2016Emily, thank you!
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November 16, 2016We just love Gumbo and your recipe looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you had a great week and come back soon!
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JH
November 20, 2016Certainly wish people who’ve actually MADE the recipe would comment. Many recipes look great on paper, but turn out to be ho-hum.
Giving a rating to a recipe you’ve not made isn’t very helpful…just saying
JH
November 21, 2016Made the recipe and it’s great! Next time will cut back a little on the flour as the okra does a good job of thickening it. Perfect dinner for a cold night
CJ @ Morsels of Life
November 21, 2016Looks like a wonderful meal for a cold day! I also wanted to let you know you’re featured on Inspire Me Monday. 🙂 Congrats!
DSTR
November 21, 2016Awww, thank you so much CJ!
Karly
November 22, 2016Delicious! Thanks for linkin’ up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Leah
November 6, 2020I made a triple batch of this gumbo on Halloween. Mostly followed the recipe – I used diced tomatoes instead of stewed and may have been a little heavier handed with all the veggies/shrimp/andouille. I didn’t add okra but that was just personal preference. I also added Emeril’s Original Essence. This was awesome! I had 20 people eat it and everyone, I mean everyone praised it and asked for me to pack up leftovers for them the next day. Super recipe. Thank you!