Description
A hearty and flavorful shrimp and sausage gumbo that warms your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until soft.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook for 5 minutes until shrimp are pink.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Serve with crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo, Gumbo, Creole Cooking