**Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with Chef John's Duck Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo!**
In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a step-by-step adventure to create a hearty and flavorful gumbo that blends the richness of duck sausage and the succulence of shrimp. This authentic Louisiana dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Along the way, we'll also explore variations of this classic gumbo, including a vegetarian option that doesn't compromise on taste and a spicy version that adds a fiery kick. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a culinary novice, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to craft a gumbo that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this delicious adventure together!
CHEF JOHN'S DUCK, SAUSAGE, AND SHRIMP GUMBO
This can be made with hundreds of different combinations of smoked meats, game, poultry, and seafood, and in my opinion, the more the merrier. The procedure is pretty straightforward, although you're talking about a full day's project. Serve in a large soup plate with a scoop of cooked white rice, a sprinkle of green onion, and a pinch of cayenne.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes
Time 6h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook duck legs in the hot oil, skin-side down, until duck legs are browned and skillet contains rendered duck fat, about 10 minutes on the skin side. Flip and cook 3 to 4 minutes on the meat side. Remove duck legs from skillet, leaving rendered duck fat in the skillet.
- Whisk 1 cup flour into the duck fat, adding enough vegetable oil to make the flour mixture a thick and smooth roux. Turn heat to medium-low and cook the roux, stirring constantly, until it turns a rich reddish-brown color, about 40 minutes. Whisk 2 more tablespoons flour into roux and cook for 2 minutes.
- Whisk chicken broth into roux, 1 cup at a time, until all broth has been incorporated. Remove roux mixture from heat.
- Brown andouille sausage in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, about 8 minutes; stir in onion, peppers, celery, and 4 green onions, cooking until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir thyme, bay leaf, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into sausage mixture, followed by diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
- Place smoked ham hock into the center of the sausage and vegetables. Pour roux mixture over ham hock along with enough water to cover. Place duck legs into mixture. Bring to a simmer, turn heat to low, and cover with a lid set at an angle to let steam out. Simmer slowly, stirring occasionally until duck and ham hock meat are tender, about 4 hours. Skim as much fat as possible off the top as it simmers.
- Remove duck and ham hock to a bowl and let cool. Stir pickled okra into gumbo. Pick meat from duck legs and pork hock and return meat to the gumbo. Simmer gumbo for 45 more minutes.
- Turn heat to medium-high, bring gumbo to a boil, and stir in shrimp and crawfish tails. Cook until shrimp and crawfish tails are bright pink, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon green onion, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 221.2 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 716.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP GUMBO
This classic Cajun dish with sliced smoked sausage, shrimp, bell peppers and okra in a rich broth is ladled into bowls over rice.
Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hillshire Farm®
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut sausage into 1/2-inch slices; set aside.
- Combine flour and oil in a 4 quart heavy saucepan; mixing until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until roux is a dark reddish brown.
- Stir in onion, bell peppers, celery, okra and garlic; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in Cajun seasoning.
- Stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; stir in sausage, pepper sauce, black pepper and salt to taste. Simmer, covered 15 minutes. Remove cover.
- Bring to a boil; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
- Ladle gumbo into bowls with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 98.9 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 847.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
DUCK AND SHRIMP GUMBO
Steps:
- Pat duck dry, then prick skin of duck all over with tip of a sharp knife.
- Heat oil in a wide 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, then brown duck in 3 batches, skin side down, turning over once, 8 to 10 minutes per batch.
- Transfer duck to a bowl and pour off and discard all but 1/4 cup fat from pot.
- Reduce heat to moderately low, then add flour to fat in pot. Cook roux, stirring constantly with a wooden spatula or spoon, until well-browned (a shade darker than peanut butter), about 20 minutes. Add onions, celery, bell peppers, bay leaves, and salt and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 6 to 10 minutes. Add broth, water, and duck with any juices accumulated in bowl and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until duck is tender, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove gumbo from heat, then transfer duck to a cutting board with a slotted spoon and shred meat into large pieces, discarding bones and skin. Skim fat from surface of gumbo, then return duck to gumbo. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and stir in shrimp, scallions, and cayenne. Simmer gumbo until shrimp is just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Serve gumbo over white rice.
CHEF JOHN'S SAUSAGE & SHRIMP JAMBALAYA
While true jambalaya is really more of a thicker rice stew than a soup, it's one of those dishes that more stock can be added to easily make it into a soup recipe. Serve garnished with green onion.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Jambalaya Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place butter and sausage in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes until sausage begins to brown.
- Stir in paprika, cumin and cayenne; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir tomatoes, celery, green pepper, green onions, salt, and bay leaf into sausage mixture.
- Add brown rice and stir to combine. Stir in chicken stock and turn heat to low. Cover and cook for until rice is just tender, about 45 minutes.
- Stir in shrimp, replace lid and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 220.9 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1909.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
WILD DUCK GUMBO
Our family and friends just love this delightful, rich gumbo - it's such a unique way to serve this wild bird. We like that the meat is tender but not greasy. With all the wonderful spices, this gumbo is a flavorful main dish. -Doris Heath, Bryson City, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h5m
Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown duck in batches in oil. Remove and set aside. Discard all but 2/3 cup drippings. Add flour to drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until brown, 12-14 minutes. Add sausage, onion, green pepper, celery, parsley and garlic. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Stir in the next eight ingredients. Add duck; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 60-75 minutes or until duck is tender., Remove duck. Cool. Debone and cut into chunks; return to pan. Simmer 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Remove bay leaves. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for cooking the gumbo. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the gumbo from scorching.
- Sauté the vegetables (onion, bell pepper, and celery) in butter until softened. This will help to bring out their flavor and sweetness.
- Use a variety of meats in your gumbo, such as duck sausage, shrimp, and chicken. This will give the gumbo a rich and complex flavor.
- Add a roux to the gumbo. A roux is a mixture of flour and fat that is cooked together until it reaches a desired color. The roux will help to thicken the gumbo and add a rich, nutty flavor.
- Simmer the gumbo for at least 30 minutes, or longer if desired. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the gumbo over rice with a side of cornbread or French bread.
Conclusion:
Chef John's duck sausage and shrimp gumbo is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The gumbo is made with a variety of meats, vegetables, and spices, and it is simmered until the flavors have melded together. The gumbo is served over rice with a side of cornbread or French bread. This gumbo is a great way to use up leftover duck meat or shrimp. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add more or less spice, or you can use different types of meat or vegetables. No matter how you make it, Chef John's duck sausage and shrimp gumbo is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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