Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this comforting Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo. Bursting with rich flavors from tender shrimp, spicy andouille sausage, and classic Cajun vegetables, this one-pot wonder creates a satisfying meal that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings. Enjoy it served over fluffy rice with crusty bread on the side for a truly heartwarming experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 lb andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended)
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup okra (optional, sliced)
- 2 cups long-grain white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and brown the sliced sausage until it releases its oils.
- Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic; sauté for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes along with their juices; let simmer to meld flavors.
- Pour in chicken broth, add bay leaves and Cajun seasoning; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- After 20 minutes, add shrimp until they turn pink (about five minutes). If using okra, stir it in now and cook for an additional five minutes. Adjust seasoning as necessary before serving over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg