Gumbo Recipe with Sausage and Shrimp by Lila

Gumbo Recipe with Sausage and Shrimp by Lila

I call this my gumbo recipe when the day runs long and I still want a pot that tastes like I tried. I stir a light roux until it smells nutty, then the trinity hits the pan and the whole kitchen wakes up. We eat it with rice and lots of green onion. I keep it simple, yet it feels like home. You can cook it slow or quick and it works both ways. If you want hands off, this plays as a gumbo recipe crockpot plan. If you crave shrimp, I have you covered with a shrimp gumbo recipe easy enough for a weeknight. I add smoky sausage for depth and sweet shrimp for snap, which checks the box for sausage and shrimp recipes that feed a crowd without stress. I keep options on the table. I share a healthy gumbo recipe path with a lighter roux and plenty of okra. I even sketch a vegetarian gumbo recipe for friends who skip meat, with mushrooms and extra greens. If you love bold spice, lean into a cajun gumbo recipe mood and let the peppers speak. We keep it warm, we keep it friendly, and we always go…

Source: Lila Cooks

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Ingredients

  • neutral oil
  • all purpose flour
  • large onion diced
  • green bell pepper diced
  • ribs celery diced
  • garlic minced
  • ounces andouille sausage sliced
  • pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • low sodium chicken stock
  • sliced okra fresh or frozen
  • teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • teaspoon smoked paprika
  • teaspoon dried thyme
  • bay leaves
  • teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • tablespoons chopped parsley
  • green onions sliced
  • Cooked white rice for serving
  • Optional file powder to finish

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