A rich and flavorful Louisiana seafood gumbo with shrimp, chicken, and beef sausage. This classic Creole dish is perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Creole
Diet:Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
12 oz smoked beef sausage, sliced
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
4 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
Make the roux by whisking oil and flour in a Dutch oven over medium heat for 20–25 minutes until dark brown.
Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth. Add Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, chicken, and sausage. Simmer for 35–40 minutes.
Stir in shrimp and cook for 3–5 minutes until pink. Remove bay leaves.
Serve over white rice, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Stir the roux constantly to prevent burning.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
Serve with French bread or cornbread for a complete meal.