Easy Gumbo Shrimp (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
All-purpose flour
02 -
Unsalted butter
03 -
Vegetable oil
→ Trinity
04 -
Minced garlic
05 -
Diced celery
06 -
Diced green bell pepper
07 -
Diced onion
→ Proteins
08 -
Peeled medium shrimp
09 -
Sliced andouille sausage
→ Liquids
10 -
Hot sauce
11 -
Worcestershire sauce
12 -
Petite diced tomatoes
13 -
Chicken stock
→ Vegetables & Herbs
14 -
Bay leaves
15 -
Fresh thyme sprigs
16 -
Frozen sliced okra
17 -
Fresh parsley
→ Serving
18 -
Basmati rice
# Instructions:
01 -
Follow the package to prepare the rice
02 -
Fry andouille until golden, then remove and keep aside
03 -
On low heat, cook the flour, oil, and butter into a deep brown paste. Takes about 20-25 minutes
04 -
Toss onion, pepper, celery, and garlic into the pot. Cook until softened
05 -
Pour in the stock, tomatoes, seasonings, and sausage. Cover and let it simmer for 2 hours
06 -
Throw the okra into the pot and cook for about 5 minutes
07 -
Toss in shrimp and cook until it turns pink. Sprinkle with parsley
# Notes:
01 -
You can't skip the dark roux if you want that real flavor
02 -
Kick up the spice (or not) with hot sauce