Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo | How to make Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo | #gumborecipe

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen okra

Zucchini is lower in calories and can mimic texture.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made easily.

file powder

💰Cheaper: gumbo seasoning

Gumbo seasoning is easier to find and adds similar flavors.

Season the chicken thighs with Tony's Creole seasoning.

Add the seasoned chicken thighs to a pan without oil and cook until browned on both sides, ensuring they are cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the pan and let it cool before cutting it into strips.

Add sausage to the pan and brown it on each side, then remove and drain excess grease on paper towels.

Cut the cooked chicken into strips and set aside.

Add diced onion and bell pepper to the pan and sauté until slightly browned.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for no more than a minute to avoid burning.

Add a roux to the pan and mix it with water until it turns brown.

Return the chicken and sausage to the pan, add more water, and cover to simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Add frozen okra to the pot and stir to combine.

Add more Creole seasoning and gumbo filé to the pot and mix well.

Let everything simmer together for another 15-20 minutes.

Add fresh shrimp and dried shrimp to the pot and cook for about 15 minutes.

Taste the gumbo and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving over rice.

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