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**Discover the Enchanting Flavors of Louisiana's Holy Trinity: Shrimp, Sausage, and Okra Gumbo**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant heritage of Louisiana with this tantalizing Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo with Okra. This iconic dish, meticulously crafted and perfected by the experts at America's Test Kitchen, embodies the essence of Southern comfort food. Get ready to indulge in a rich and flavorful gumbo brimming with succulent shrimp, savory sausage, tender okra, aromatic spices, and a robust base of stock that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Cajun country. In addition to the classic gumbo recipe, this article offers a vegetarian version for those seeking a meatless variation and a spicy version for those who crave an extra kick of heat. No matter your preference, these recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OKRA SHRIMP GUMBO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

7 cups chicken or shrimp stock
3 tablespoons corn oil
1 onion, finely diced
8 ounces salted pork meat, diced
8 ounces ham, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 rib celery, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
8 ounces mild smoked sausage, diced
8 ounces hot smoked sausage, diced
3 cups Slow Cooker Smothered Okra, recipe follows
1 1/2 pounds small shrimp (51/60), peeled
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
Salt and red pepper flakes
8 ounces crab claw meat
Four 12-ounce bags frozen cut okra
1/4 cup corn oil

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the stock and keep warm.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, add the oil and onions and saute, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Add a little hot stock if needed to avoid burning and to keep the onions soft.
  • Add the salted pork and ham and cook for 10 minutes. Add the garlic, celery, bell pepper and 1 cup stock and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the mild and hot smoked sausages and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the remaining stock and the Slow Cooker Smothered Okra and cook until thickened slightly, 15 minutes. Stir in the shrimp, parsley and green onions and add salt and red pepper to taste. Cook another 5 to 8 minutes, then turn off the heat and stir in the crab.
  • Combine the okra and oil in a slow cooker and stir well. Cover and cook on high until tender, 3 to 4 hours. Stores well in ziptop bags in the freezer.

SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE GUMBO WITH OKRA - AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN



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Make and share this Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo With Okra - America's Test Kitchen recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pizzamoon5-toss

Categories     Gumbo

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces clam juice
3 1/2 cups ice water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (preferably bleached)
2 medium onions, chopped fine
2 medium red bell peppers, chopped fine
10 ounces frozen okra, thawed and cut (if using fresh okra, trim the caps and slice the pods 1/4-inch thick)
6 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
3/4 lb smoked sausage (such as andouille or kielbasa)
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced
4 medium scallions, white and green parts, sliced thin
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring reserved shrimp shells and 4 1/2 cups wter to boil in stockpot or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 20 minutes. Strain stock and add clam juice and ice water (you should have about 2 quarts of tepid stock, 100 to 110 degrees); discard shells. Set stock mixture aside.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed sauce-pan over medium-high heat until it registers 200 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir in flour gradually with wooden spatula or spoon, working out any small lumps. Continue stirring constantly, reaching into corners of pan, until mixture has a toasty aroma and is deep reddish brown, about the color of an old copper penny or between the colors of milk chocolate and dark chocolate, about 20 minutes. (The roux will thin as it cooks; if it begins to smoke, remove from heat and stir constantly to cool slightly.).
  • Add onion, bell pepper, clelery, okra, garlic, thyme, salt, and cayenne; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables soften, 8 to 10 minutes (or 10 to 15 minutes if using fresh okra.) Add 1 quart reserved stock mixture in slow, steady stream, stirring vigorously. Stir in remaining quart stock mixture. Increase heat to high; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, skim off foam on surface, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in sausage; continue simmering to blend flavors, about 30 minutes longer. Stir in shrimp; simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes longer. Off heat, stir in parsley and scallions, adjust seasonings to taste with salt, ground black pepper, and cayenne; serve (traditionally gumbo is served over white rice.).
  • Roux Making Tip: Luke warm stock and constant stirring are keys to the right consistency.

SHRIMP, OKRA AND ANDOUILLE SMOKED SAUSAGE GUMBO



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Make and share this Shrimp, Okra and Andouille Smoked Sausage Gumbo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sherman44444

Categories     Gumbo

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 1/2 lbs okra, to make 8 1/2 cups in all. (I use frozen cut up okra)
1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper, in all
1 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper, in all (cayenne)
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups finely chopped onions
10 cups seafood stock or 10 cups vegetable stock
2 cups peeled and chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 lb andouille smoked sausage (or Polish sausage-Kielbasa, cut into 1//4 inch slices)
1 lb peeled medium shrimp
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
2 1/4 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a 5 1/2 quart saucepan, heat the oil until hot. Add 6 cups of the okra. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 teaspoon of the white pepper, 1 teaspoon of the red pepper and the black pepper and stir well. Cook until well browned. (about 10 minutes), stirring frequently. Stir in the onions; cook for 5 minutes, stirring often and scraping pan bottom as needed. Add 1 cup of the stock (or water) and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 8 more minutes, stirring frequently. Add another 2 cups stock ( or water) cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper and the salt, garlic, onion powder and thyme. Add the butter and continue cooking over high heat, stirring until butter is melted and scraping the bottom well.
  • Add the remaining 7 cups of stock, stirring well. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Add the andouille sausage and return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer about 45 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining 2 1/2 cups okra; simmer 10 minutes. Then add the shrimp and green onions. Return gumbo to a boil, then remove from heat. Skim any oil from the surface and serve immediately.
  • To serve, place a mounded 1/4 cup rice in the center of each serving bowl; spoon 1 1/2 cups gumbo around the rice. Serve half that amount for appetizer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647, Fat 44.6, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 155.6, Sodium 1542.4, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 29.4

SHRIMP AND OKRA GUMBO



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I like to add crabmeat to this hearty soup as well. Serve over rice with crusty French bread. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Provided by Tara

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
salt and pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
½ cup olive oil
2 pounds chopped okra
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tomato, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
12 cups water
½ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste and set aside. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the okra and saute for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomato paste, tomato, onion, garlic, celery and green bell pepper and saute for 15 more minutes.
  • Add the water and season to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer for 20 more minutes. Finally, add the green onion to the soup and stir thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 270.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

OKRA AND TOMATO SHRIMP & SAUSAGE GUMBO



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This recipe is near and dear to my heart and stomach. My daddy made many dishes based off tomato sauce, garlic and onions. This recipe is no different but, feels very southern and New Orleans style. It's very easy to make and your family should love it.

Provided by youngexec_2003

Categories     Gumbo

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 garlic cloves
1 yellow onion
1/2 green bell pepper
1 teaspoon gumbo file
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 tablespoon pepper
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
2 cups water
1/8 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon red pepper
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp
1 lb smoked sausage (Kilbosa)

Steps:

  • Sautee sausage, garlic, bell pepper and onion in olive oil. Add all the seasoings except the fil`e and simmer. Then add tomato sauce and water. Let simmer a while longer. Then add bay leaf. Let simmer about 5 minutes and then add shrimp (cleaned and devained). Now add frozen Okra and canned corn (I like this combo though you can use both fresh). Let simmer about 10-15 minutes Taste for good salt taste, if okay, add gumbo file and stir good to mix in well. Turn off heat and let sit for a while. Serve over white rice with your favorite bread. Enjoy.

SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP GUMBO



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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

1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage
¼ cup cooking oil
¼ cup flour
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup frozen sliced okra
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt to taste
½ pound large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined
3 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

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

SHRIMP GUMBO WITH OKRA



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I kinda winged this recipe but it turned out great! Authentic Creole flavors and so easy to make! I used pre-cooked/Cajun-seasoned shrimp which made this gumbo with okra that much easier, but you can just use raw shrimp. Adjust the spice to make it as hot or mild as you'd like. Leftovers freeze well. Serve with rice and/or crusty French bread!

Provided by XoJoMo

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds uncooked medium shrimp
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided, or to taste
3 quarts water
1 medium onion, diced, divided
1 large green bell pepper, diced, divided
½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste, or more to taste
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion
1 pound okra, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
⅛ teaspoon Cajun-style crab boil seasoning, or to taste

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp and toss shells with 1/2 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Place seasoned shells into a pot with water, 1 tablespoon diced onion, and 1 tablespoon diced bell pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cover. Let cook for at least 2 hours; the longer it cooks, the more flavor will be in your stock.
  • Meanwhile, devein shrimp by gently running a knife along the back; this will also make your shrimp plump nicely when cooking. Toss shrimp in remaining Cajun seasoning and place in the refrigerator.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add flour slowly, stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon. When all flour is added, continue stirring frequently until roux turns brown in color and has a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Add remaining onion and bell pepper; saute with roux until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  • Stir in tomatoes, okra, and shrimp stock slowly. Add crab boil seasoning. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and let cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Stir in shrimp and continue cooking until shrimp are bright pink but not tough, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 127.9 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 665.7 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a heavy pot or Dutch oven for the best results. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the gumbo from scorching.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot. If you're using a lot of shrimp and sausage, cook them in batches so that they don't steam instead of fry.
  • Use a good quality stock. The stock is the base of the gumbo, so it's important to use a good one. Homemade stock is always best, but if you're short on time, you can use a good quality store-bought stock.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and chewy.
  • Add the okra last. Okra takes a little longer to cook than the other ingredients, so it's best to add it last. This will help to prevent it from becoming slimy.

Conclusion:

Shrimp and sausage gumbo is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a comforting meal, give this gumbo a try.

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