SHRIMP FILE GUMBO

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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb smoked sausage sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 cups chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (tops)
2 tbsp minced parsley
1 tbsp finely minced garlic
1 3 lb fryer cut up
2 lbs whole shrimp,deveined and tails removed.
roux: 2/3 cup vegetable oil and 2/3 cup flour
seasonings/liquid:
2 quart cold water
3 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tsp dried thyme
2 whole bays leaves (crushed)
2 1/2 to 3 tbsp file powder (see above)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil over high heat. Add chicken and brown evenly. Remove and place in warm oven to keep warm. Make the roux by adding the flour to the oil in the pot, stirring constantly until dark brown (milk chocolate) over low heat. When the roux reaches the right color, quickly add the sausage, onion, green pepper, shallots parsley and garlic. Continue cooking over low heat for 10 minutes more, stirring constantly. Add 1/4 cup water, the browned chicken, and all of the seasonings except the file powder and mix gently but thoroughly. Keeping the heat at low, gradually add the rest of the water and bring the gumbo to a boil, stirring gently. When it boils, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the chicken is quite tender. Remove the chicken and some of the sausage slices with a slotted spoon to a deep bowl and reserve for a different meal. Add the shrimp and cook about 8 minutes. Remove the pot and let the simmer die down. Add the file powder and stir. Let the gumbo stand in the pot for about 5 minutes after adding the file, then serve over boiled rice.

NICK Tokeneke Kupulu
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This gumbo is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a really easy recipe to follow.


tristan crosby
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This gumbo is my new favorite soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I would highly recommend it to anyone.


Kamal Hamal
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but this gumbo turned out really bland. I'll have to try it again.


Imma Guriras
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This gumbo was a disappointment. The shrimp were overcooked and the file powder made the gumbo too thick.


Clare Stevenson
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I would give this gumbo a 10/10. It's the best gumbo I've ever had.


Paulo Lashid
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This gumbo is a must-try! The combination of shrimp and file powder creates a unique and delicious flavor that will keep you coming back for more.


Umar Ahmad
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This gumbo was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Fl1xxy
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Meh.


Ali Amjad Chaduary
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This was my first time making gumbo and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the gumbo was full of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Jack Philip
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this gumbo was surprisingly good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the file powder added a nice touch of flavor.


Sarah Nassanga
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This gumbo is absolutely delicious! The shrimp and file powder give it a unique and flavorful taste that I've never had before. I will definitely be making this again.