Sausage & shrimp gumbo | recipe the absolute best 👌🏾

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while smoked sausage is often less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is lower in cholesterol, and canned tuna is a budget-friendly protein.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Zucchini offers a similar texture, while frozen peas are often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth can be lower in calories, and seasoning water is cost-effective.

Season shrimp with Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

Brown andouille sausage in a pot with a little bit of oil until browned on all sides, then remove from pot.

Add equal amounts of oil and butter to the pot, then add flour and mix until smooth.

Set heat to low and stir the flour consistently until it reaches a chocolate brown color, which takes about 20 to 30 minutes.

Add the prepared Trinity (onions, bell peppers, celery) to the pot and mix, cooking for about 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and tomato sauce, cooking for about 1 minute.

Add chicken broth to the pot and mix until smooth, then add seasoning and taste to adjust as needed.

Cover the pot and let it cook for about 20 to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Add shrimp, sausage, and okra to the pot, cooking on low heat for about 5 minutes until everything is cooked through.

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