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Gumbo-Recipe

Gumbo

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Gumbo is a delightful blend of chicken, shrimp, and sausage, simmered to perfection. Easy to prepare, it brings together essential spices and flavors for a comforting meal that’s great for family gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) skinless chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) creole seasoning or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) canola oil
  • 8 ounces (250g) smoked sausage
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (60g) flour
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons (10g) minced garlic
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped celery
  • ½ pound (250g) crab legs
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) creole seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon (10g) chicken bouillon powder
  • ½ tablespoon (4-5g) smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon (6g) thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 14-ounce can tomatoes, chopped (optional)
  • 6 cups (1.5l) chicken stock
  • 1 pound (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon (6g) gumbo filé
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup (15g) chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Brown the sausage in the same pan and set aside.
  4. Melt butter with the oil in the pan, add flour, and stir until smooth.
  5. Cook the roux over medium heat, stirring constantly for 20-30 minutes, until it turns a rich dark brown color.
  6. Remove the Dutch oven from the heat and let it cool slightly before returning it to heat.
  7. Add onion, garlic, green pepper, and celery, cooking for 8-10 minutes while stirring frequently.
  8. Add chicken, sausage, crab legs, Creole seasoning, chicken bouillon, paprika, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for 5 minutes.
  9. Add tomatoes (if using) and chicken stock, bring to a boil, and simmer for 45-50 minutes.
  10. Add shrimp and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  11. Stir in gumbo filé, green onions, and parsley. Adjust thickness and flavor as desired.

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Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of spices to suit your taste.
For a spicier kick, consider adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
Serve over rice for a hearty meal.

  • Author: Alejandro
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 115 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Creole

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg