Shrimp Gumbo

Name: Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Cajun And Creole, Southern
Ingredients: 2 pounds (900g) shrimp, (peeled and deveined); 1 teaspoon (4g) Creole seasoning; salt and pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons (30ml) canola oil; 1 medium onion, (diced); 2 teaspoons (12g) garlic, (minced); 2 stalks celery, (chopped (about ¾ cup)); 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon (4g) fresh thyme; 8 ounces (227g) smoked sausage; ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter; ¼ cup (32g) all-purpose flour; 1 medium green bell pepper, (diced); 5-6 cups (1-1½ liters) shrimp or chicken stock, (may substitute with water); 2 teaspoons gumbo file; 1 tablespoon (or 1 cube) chicken bouillon; 1 tablespoon (12g) Creole seasoning, (I used salt-free); ½ tablespoon (7g) smoked paprika; 2 green onions, (chopped); 2 tablespoons (8g) fresh parsley, (chopped)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 25min

A rich, thick, and flavorful seafood stew made with homemade shrimp stock, beautifully browned roux, shrimp, sausage, gumbo file, and aromatics. Then it's simmered until nice and thick for crave-worthy and mouthwatering goodness. Pour it over your perfectly cooked rice, or dip your crusty bread in its luscious sauce for the ultimate dining experience.Makes about 8 cups

Updated at: Sun, 26 Oct 2025 03:47:29 GMT