Sausage and shrimp gumbo is a classic Cajun dish that’s full of flavor and perfect for warming up on a chilly day. Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients:
- Andouille sausage: 1 pound, sliced
- Shrimp: 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
- All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup
- Onion: 1 large, chopped
- Green bell pepper: 1, chopped
- Celery: 2 stalks, chopped
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Tomatoes: 1 can (14.5 ounces), diced
- Chicken or seafood broth: 4 cups
- Creole or Cajun seasoning: 2 tablespoons
- Bay leaves: 2
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Cooked white rice: for serving
- Green onions: chopped, for garnish
- File powder: for serving (optional)
Equipment:
- Dutch oven or large pot
- Wooden spoon
- Knife and cutting board