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Louisiana Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo

A rich and authentic Louisiana gumbo made with shrimp, smoked sausage, and a deep, flavorful roux.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Gumbo Base
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 12 oz smoked sausage sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Cook oil and flour over medium heat, stirring constantly, until dark brown roux forms.
  2. Add chopped vegetables and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in sausage, seasonings, and stock. Simmer.
  4. Add okra and shrimp. Cook until shrimp are done.
  5. Serve over rice with garnishes.

Notes

Gumbo tastes even better the next day.