**Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo: A Flavorful Louisiana Classic**
Savor the rich, bold flavors of Louisiana with this classic Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo recipe. This hearty and satisfying dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring succulent shrimp, spicy andouille sausage, tender vegetables, and a deeply flavorful roux. Served over fluffy rice, this gumbo is a true culinary journey that showcases the essence of Cajun cuisine.
**Recipe Variations:**
1. **Seafood Medley Gumbo:** Elevate your gumbo by adding a variety of seafood treasures. Toss in some tender calamari rings, flaky white fish, or juicy mussels to create a seafood lover's delight.
2. **Vegetarian Gumbo:** Delight in the flavors of gumbo without the seafood. Substitute the shrimp and andouille with hearty vegetables like okra, bell peppers, and corn. The result is a vibrant, colorful gumbo that bursts with freshness.
3. **Chicken and Sausage Gumbo:** Create a comforting gumbo with the classic combination of chicken and sausage. Use a combination of dark and white meat chicken for a rich flavor and texture, along with spicy andouille sausage for a touch of heat.
4. **Duck Gumbo:** Experience the unique flavors of Louisiana duck gumbo. Use roasted duck meat for a smoky, aromatic broth and pair it with earthy wild rice for a truly special meal.
5. **Étouffée-Style Gumbo:** Blend the richness of gumbo with the creaminess of étouffée. Add a cup of heavy cream or half-and-half to the gumbo base and simmer until slightly thickened. Serve over fluffy rice for a decadent and indulgent meal.
**Additional Tips:**
* For an authentic gumbo, use a cast-iron pot or Dutch oven for even heat distribution and a slow, steady simmer.
* Make sure to use a good-quality roux. The roux is the foundation of the gumbo, so it's important to get it right.
* Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. Add your favorite vegetables or proteins to create a gumbo that's uniquely yours.
* Gumbo is even better the next day, so make a big batch and enjoy it throughout the week.
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary traditions of Louisiana with these delicious Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo recipes.
SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO
This recipe can be made with prepared stock, but it makes perfect sense to use the shrimp shells you would otherwise discard to make your own, at a fraction of the cost and 10 times the flavor. Don't worry if you don't have all the herbs; the most important ingredients are the shrimp shells, onion, bay leaf and carrot. The stock will still be good even if it's missing a few components.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h5m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Combine peppers, onions, and celery in a bowl and have ready next to the stove. In a large heavy skillet (cast iron is best) heat oil until it just begins to smoke. Gradually add flour, whisking constantly. Continue whisking constantly and cook over medium to medium-high heat until roux is dark brown and very fragrant. Add vegetable mixture and stir with a wooden spoon, continuing to cook, for 2 minutes. Add salt and dry seasonings and garlic and stir to combine, cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes, then remove pan from heat.
- Place shrimp stock in a large Dutch oven or stockpot and bring to a gentle boil. Gradually add roux mixture to boiling stock, whisking constantly, until completely incorporated and dissolved. Return to a boil and add the andouille, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then add shrimp and turn off heat. Let gumbo sit for 5 minutes to allow shrimp to cook, then serve immediately over a scoop of plain white rice.
- Note: You can do everything in this recipe up to the point of adding the shrimp beforehand; bring gumbo up to a boil before adding shrimp to serve.
- Cooking the roux can be tricky. For safety's sake, wear good oven mitts while whisking (roux can cook to nearly 400 degrees F!) and be very careful not to let it burn on the bottom. If black bits show up in the roux before it is done, you must start over, boo-hoo. If the roux starts to smoke, remove it from the heat for a few minutes and keep whisking?remember that the pan will retain a lot of heat that will continue to cook the roux even off the flame. This is not a quick project! Your patience will be rewarded with a rich, delicious gumbo.
- Peel and de-vein the shrimp and reserve the shells. Refrigerate the shrimp until needed. In a saucepan or stockpot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Then, add the shrimp shells and cook, stirring constantly, until shells are pink and fragrant. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half. Add water to the pot to just past the level of the shrimp shells and add peppercorns, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer. Skim impurities (i.e., scum) from top of stock and simmer for approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Strain stock and reserve.
SHELLFISH AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO WITH SHRIMP, SCALLOPS, CLAMS AND OYSTERS WITH CRISPY OKRA
Steps:
- For the gumbo base: Heat a medium skillet over high heat. Add the andouille and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels. Do not drain. In the same pan, cook the celery, carrots, onion, bell pepper and garlic until soft.
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Gradually add the flour, stirring occasionally. Cook the mixture (roux) until it's a light-caramel color, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onion mixture and cook for about 3 minutes, without stirring.
- Bring the stock to a boil in a large saucepan. Whisk in about 6 cups of the stock into the roux mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, add the andouille sausage and continue simmering for about 20 minutes, add more stock if the mixture is too thick. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- For the seafood: Heat 2 tablespoon of the oil in a large saute pan, over high heat until almost smoking. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and sear the scallops, on one side, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining olive oil. Heat over medium-high until almost smoking. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and cook until just pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside with the scallops.
- Add the scallops, shrimp, oysters and crab to the sauce and continue cooking until oysters are plump and cooked.
- For the Crispy Okra: Heat 2-inches of canola oil in a high sided saute pan over medium heat until it begins to shimmer. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- Place the cornmeal in a shallow baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Season the okra with salt and pepper and toss in the cornmeal. Fry the okra, in batches, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to the baking sheet and season with salt.
- Divide the seafood among 4 shallow bowls, ladle in some of the sauce and sausage and add the honey and garnish with the fried okra and chopped parsley and cilantro.
- In a large saucepan over high heat, heat the oil until amost smoking and saute the shrimp shells and tails, onion, carrot and celery for 5 minutes, stirring. Add the water, wine, tomato and bay leaf. Reduce to medium, partly cover, and simmer 40 minutes.
- Strain though cheesecloth or a fine strainer.
SHRIMP, CHICKEN, AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO
Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley
Categories Soup/Stew Chicken Fish Onion Pork Rice Shellfish Tomato Vegetable Christmas Super Bowl Dinner Sausage Seafood Shrimp Tailgating Christmas Eve Bon Appétit Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy 13-quart pot over medium-high heat until very hot and almost smoking. Add flour and stir constantly until mixture is dark reddish brown, about 5 minutes. Add chopped onions, chopped bell peppers, and chopped celery and cook until onions are soft and brown, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Add garlic and cayenne and stir 2 minutes. Add wine, thyme, and bay leaves; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes with juice, clam juice, broth, sausage, and chicken; simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Add okra and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Do ahead Gumbo base can be made 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Bring base to simmer before continuing.
- Add shrimp to pot and cook shrimp until just opaque in center, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Season gumbo to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with minced parsley and serve with steamed rice alongside.
SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO
Provided by Bruce Mattel
Categories Rice Mardi Gras Dinner Sausage Shrimp Bell Pepper Okra Simmer Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 (main-course) servings, about 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In 4-quart heavy stock pot over moderately high heat, heat oil. Reduce heat to moderately low and whisk in flour. Cook, stirring frequently with wooden spoon or heatproof silicone spatula, until mixture becomes dark brown and has intensely nutty aroma, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir in onion, pepper, and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables soften, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in stock. Raise heat to moderate and bring to simmer, then reduce heat to moderately low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until mixture has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add bay leaves, shrimp, sausage, and okra and simmer, uncovered, until okra is tender, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaves and stir in salt, cayenne, and black pepper.
- Divide rice among 4 large bowls. Ladle gumbo over, and serve with hot sauce and filé powder for sprinkling on top.
SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE GUMBO
Steps:
- Heat oil heavy large Dutch oven over high heat until almost smoking. Add flour and stir until dark red-brown, about 8 minutes. Immediately add celery, onions and bell peppers. Cook 5 minutes, stirring and scraping bottom of pan often. Mix in bay leaves, salt, oregano and cayenne. Add clam juice, canned tomatoes and sausage. Boil 15 minutes. Add okra, reduce heat and simmer until okra is tender, about 15 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
- Add shrimp to gumbo and simmer until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Mound rice in soup bowls. Ladle gumbo over. Sprinkle with tomatoes.
Tips:
- Use high-quality shrimp for the best flavor. Fresh or frozen shrimp can be used, but if using frozen, thaw them completely before cooking.
- Choose a good quality andouille sausage. Look for one that is fully cooked and has a nice smoky flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking the shrimp. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Add the shrimp at the end of the cooking process so they don't overcook.
- For a thicker gumbo, cook it for a longer period of time or add a roux. A roux is a mixture of flour and fat that is cooked together until it becomes a thick paste.
- Serve the gumbo with rice, your choice of bread, or crackers.
Conclusion:
Shrimp and andouille gumbo is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold day. It is relatively easy to make, and the ingredients are readily available. With a little planning and effort, you can make a pot of gumbo that will impress your friends and family.
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