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New Orleans Creole Gumbo Recipe

A rich and flavorful gumbo with a mix of seafood, sausage, and vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Creole
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups okra, sliced
  • 2 tsp Creole seasoning
  • 2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions: 

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in flour, and cook until it turns a dark brown color to make a roux.
  • Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in garlic and sausage, and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Add shrimp, tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in okra and Creole seasoning. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve gumbo over cooked white rice.

Notes:

For extra flavor, add a bay leaf while simmering and remove before serving.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Gumbo
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