Seafood and Sausage Gumbo with Rice

 

 

 

Ingredients:

For the Gumbo:

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb crab legs
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1/2 lb chicken thighs, diced
1 bell pepper, diced ️
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
6 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp paprika ️
1 tsp thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot sauce (optional) ️
For the Rice:

2 cups white rice
4 cups water
1 tsp salt
For Garnish:

Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

Make the Roux: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add flour to the pot and whisk constantly to create a roux. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the roux turns a dark golden brown (about 10-15 minutes).

Cook the Vegetables: Add the diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot with the roux. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.

Add the Broth and Spices: Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, paprika, thyme, bay leaves, and salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Cook the Meat and Seafood: Add the sausage, chicken, and crab legs to the gumbo. Simmer for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Prepare the Rice: While the gumbo simmers, cook the rice. In a separate pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add the rice, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender.

Finish the Gumbo: Add the shrimp to the gumbo and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and hot sauce if desired.

Serve: Serve the gumbo over a bed of rice and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy this hearty, flavorful Southern dish! ️

This seafood and sausage gumbo with rice is a comforting and satisfying meal, bursting with flavor. It’s perfect for a family dinner or when you want to indulge in some authentic Southern cooking! Enjoy!