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New Orleans Creole Gumbo Recipe

A rich and flavorful gumbo with a mix of seafood, sausage, and vegetables, perfect for a taste of New Orleans.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup okra, sliced
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to serve cooked white rice

Instructions 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Gradually stir in the flour to make a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is a dark brown color, about 20-30 minutes.
  2. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the roux. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the sausage and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, Creole seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. Add the shrimp and okra. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve the gumbo over cooked white rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Gumbo, New Orleans
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