Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo | Southern Living

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, while canned tuna is more affordable.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini offers similar texture and is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is cost-effective.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add sliced smoked spicy-hot sausage until browned, about 5 minutes.

Add salted butter and flour to create a roux, cooking until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

Stir in chopped onions, bell pepper, and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, bringing to a simmer.

Add sliced okra and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle in bay leaves, salt, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, thyme, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Stir in shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve gumbo over hot cooked rice, garnished with chopped parsley and sliced scallions.

Cooking Techniques

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