What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 shrimp and sausage gumbo recipe that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Shrimp And Sausage Gumbo Recipe
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Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
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Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
What is the secret ingredient in gumbo?
Dried Shrimp is the Secret Ingredient for Gumbo
Robert says his secret ingredient is dried shrimp. My husband swore by this secret ingredient to make a more flavorful gumbo.
What kind of sausage is best for gumbo?
Can you add raw shrimp to gumbo?
Authentic Creole flavors and so easy to make! I used pre-cooked/Cajun-seasoned shrimp which made this gumbo with okra that much easier, but you can just use raw shrimp. Adjust the spice to make it as hot or mild as you’d like.
What is traditionally in gumbo?
Gumbo consists primarily of a strongly-flavored stock, meat or shellfish, a thickener, and the Creole “holy trinity” ― celery, bell peppers, and onions. Gumbo is often categorized by the type of thickener used, whether okra or filé powder (dried and ground sassafras leaves).
Do you put tomatoes in gumbo?
Creole gumbos most often include tomatoes, shellfish and dark roux and often okra and filé powder, an herb made from ground leaves of sassafras trees. Cajun gumbo doesn’t have tomatoes and usually also contains chicken. It’s not uncommon for both Creole and Cajun gumbo to include meats such as ham or sausage as well.
Can you put frozen shrimp in gumbo?
Shrimp is an essential part of our gumbo that adds the subtle flavor of seafood. You can always defrost frozen shrimp the day before, but if you forget, check out our video on quickly defrosting shrimp below.
Should you cook shrimp before adding to gumbo?
Note: You can do everything in this recipe up to the point of adding the shrimp beforehand; bring gumbo up to a boil before adding shrimp to serve. Cooking the roux can be tricky.
Is there okra in gumbo?
And, yes, it is Gumbo. Gumbo simply has to have okra in it to qualify as gumbo. There’s are kinds of gumbo, some with tomatoes, some without. This is gumbo like this Louisiana native girl has never had before, and I’ve eaten plenty of seafood gumbo.
How much roux do I use for gumbo?
3 ounces of roux per quart of liquid will thicken a sauce to a thin or light consistency. 4 ounces of roux per quart = medium body sauce. 5 ounces of roux per quart = thick sauce. 6 ounces of roux per quart = heavy gravy.
Should gumbo be thick or soupy?
Gumbo is much denser than a simple soup; the broth has a thick, almost viscous consistency. And that characteristic is most commonly created by making a roux, cooking flour and oil together until they thicken and darken. Otherwise, gumbo can be thickened with file, which is just powdered dried sassafras leaves.
Do you simmer gumbo covered or uncovered?
Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Add the reserved chicken to the pot and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally and skimming off any fat that rises to the surface.
How long do you simmer gumbo?
Cooking the gumbo for a good three to four hours on simmer is imperative. “The long cooking time adds time for flavors to develop and ensures a burst of flavor,” says Biffar. Make sure to give it time to let everything mesh together, this is not a dish to be rushed!














