Description
Discover the bold flavors of Louisiana with this Authentic Cajun Gumbo Recipe. Rich, spicy, and loaded with tender meats and fresh veggies, it’s comfort food you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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½ cup vegetable oil
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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1 bell pepper, chopped
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 lb. Andouille sausage, sliced
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1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
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1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
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6 cups chicken stock
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1 cup okra, sliced
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2 bay leaves
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Cooked white rice, for serving
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Chopped green onions and parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Make the roux by combining oil and flour in a large pot, stirring constantly until dark brown.
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Sauté onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic in the roux until soft and fragrant.
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Brown chicken and sausage in a separate pan, then add to the roux mixture.
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Pour in chicken stock, add bay leaves, smoked paprika, thyme, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer 45 minutes.
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Stir in okra and cook 10 minutes, then add shrimp for the last 5 minutes.
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Remove bay leaves and serve over white rice, garnished with green onions and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25mins
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American