New Orleans Gumbo with Shrimp & Sausage

Name: New Orleans Gumbo with Shrimp & Sausage
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced; 6 cups chicken or seafood stock; 1 tbsp Creole seasoning; 1 cup sliced okra (fresh or frozen); 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

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Take a culinary trip to Louisiana with this authentic New Orleans Gumbo. This iconic dish starts with a patient-made dark chocolate-colored roux—the essential base that provides deep, nutty flavor and thickness. The "holy trinity" of onions, bell peppers, and celery is sautéed in the roux, followed by rich broth, Creole spices, okra, and slices of smoky andouille sausage. In the final minutes, plump shrimp are added and cooked just until tender. Served in a bowl over a mound of fluffy white rice, gumbo is a complex, comforting, and celebratory one-pot meal that embodies the soul of Creole cooking. It's a project worth undertaking for a special weekend or to bring the vibrant taste of Mardi Gras to your table any time of year.

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A dark, rich stew with shrimp, sausage, and okra served over rice

Prep Time30 min

Cook Time90 min

Servings8 servings

DifficultyHard

Equipment

Large heavy pot or Dutch ovenWooden spoon

Instructions

1
Make the roux: Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 20-30 minutes until it reaches a dark chocolate brown color. Be patient and careful not to burn.
2
Immediately add the onion, bell pepper, and celery (the holy trinity). Stir to coat and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3
Add sliced sausage, stock, Creole seasoning, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
4
Stir in okra and simmer for another 15 minutes.
5
Add shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes, just until pink and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot over cooked white rice.

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Leckere Rezepte

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