The key to a great gumbo is a well-made roux. Be patient and stir constantly to prevent burning. The color should be a rich, dark chocolate. Feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your liking. For a milder gumbo, reduce or omit it altogether. Gumbo tastes even better the next day! The flavors have more time to meld together.
Husband's Grandmother's Shrimp Gumbo
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PREP TIME45 mins
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COOK TIME2 hrs 15 mins
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TOTAL TIME3 hrs
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS325
Experience the soul of Cajun cuisine with this deeply flavorful shrimp gumbo. Passed down through generations, this recipe delivers an authentic taste of Louisiana, brimming with smoky sausage, tender shrimp, and a rich, complex roux.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate13 g
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Cholesterol165 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein24 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium922 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat22 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View 19 mins Brown sausages in a skillet over medium heat. Drain sausages on a paper-towel-lined plate and set aside. Drain skillet. Cook bacon until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove bacon to the plate with sausages. Cook okra in bacon drippings until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain okra in a colander. Drain the skillet.
02 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Place okra and tomatoes in the skillet over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
03 Step
Recipe View 1 hrs 5 mins Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, green onions, parsley, and garlic. Cook until onions turn brown, about 10 minutes. Remove vegetables, leaving liquid in the pot behind. Stir in flour, reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring constantly, until roux turns the color of milk chocolate, 30 to 45 minutes. Do not burn.
04 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Whisk in 2 cups water, raise the heat to medium, and stir in salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir in sausage, bacon, okra-tomato mixture, and remaining 6 cups water.
05 Step
Recipe View 59 mins Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer gumbo, stirring occasionally, until stew thickens and flavors are blended, about 45 minutes. Add shrimp, and simmer until pink and opaque, 6 to 8 more minutes. Discard bay leaves and adjust seasonings, if desired, before serving.
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Luella Satterfield
Apr 14, 2025I've made this gumbo several times, and it's always a hit at parties.
Brook Hettinger
Jul 5, 2024This gumbo is amazing! My family devoured it.
Marge Von
Jun 29, 2024I added a little hot sauce for extra heat, and it was perfect.
Natasha Buckridge
Feb 13, 2024The roux takes patience, but it's worth it for the deep flavor.
Tressa Crist
Nov 16, 2023This recipe is a keeper! Thanks for sharing.