Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
Bold and flavorful, this Creole-style gumbo is packed with juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, and a rich roux—served hot over rice for the ultimate comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Stew, One-Pot Meal
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: Creole, Southern, Cajun
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb sausage, sliced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooked rice, for serving
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add flour and stir constantly to make a roux; continue stirring until the roux is a deep brown color (about 10–15 minutes).
Add diced celery, bell pepper, and onion. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add sliced sausage and cook for 2 minutes, until lightly browned.
Pour in chicken broth and add diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Cook until shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
Remove bay leaves.
Serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
Stir the roux constantly to prevent burning—patience is key!
Use andouille sausage for authentic Creole flavor.
You can substitute chicken or okra for additional variety.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
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