Welcome to the delightful world of flavors! In this article, we embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for a lip-smacking "Chicken Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo." Gumbo, a Louisiana classic, is a hearty and flavorful stew that combines the essence of Creole and Cajun cooking. With its aromatic broth, tender chicken sausage, succulent shrimp, and the "holy trinity" of vegetables (onions, celery, and bell peppers), gumbo is a feast for the senses. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we guide you through the process of creating this delectable dish, exploring various recipes, selecting the freshest ingredients, and mastering the art of balancing spices to achieve the perfect symphony of flavors.
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SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN GUMBO
This hearty Indiana gumbo is great anytime of year, but especially when it's cold outside and you and your friends are huddled around the tube watching the game. Any of the meats may be substituted or omitted to suite your own tastes.
Provided by Nick
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook and stir flour in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat until flour turns golden brown, about 15 minutes. Pour browned flour into a bowl and return pot to heat.
- Increase heat to medium and add oil to the pot. Cook and stir onions and bell peppers in hot oil until slightly softened, about 7 minutes.
- Stir garlic, thyme, and bay leaves into onion mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add sausage to onion mixture and cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir diced tomatoes with juice, shredded chicken, chicken broth, vegetable juice cocktail, browned flour, and Creole seasoning into sausage mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer, stirring often, until mixture is hot and flavors blend, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Pour shrimp into sausage-chicken mixture; bring to a simmer. Cook shrimp until they are pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes.
- Discard bay leaves. Season gumbo with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 138.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1409.3 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
CHICKEN, SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP GUMBO
I know, another gumbo recipe....This one is from 'Plantation Celebrations', the cookbook I received from the best swap partner ever, Luby, in the latest swap. The addition of the shrimp was my idea. I really liked this recipe because there weren't a lot of spicy spices in it...I like the spiciness but my husband does not. It was easy enough for me to add Tabasco to my own portion while at the table. I used smoked turkey sausage in this.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Gumbo
Time 3h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- *Removeas much fat from the chicken as possible; cut smoked sausage or andouille into half inch slices and set aside.
- In a two gallon stock pot, heat oil over medium heat; sprinkle in flour and whisk constantly until a golden brown roux is achieved; DO NOT scorch; if black specks appear, discard it and start again.
- Add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic; saute 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are wilted; add chicken and sausage, blending well into vegetable mixture; saute approximately fifteen minutes.
- Add chicken stock, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until all is incorporated; bring to a rolling boil, reduce to simmer and cook approximately one hour, stirring occasionally and skimming any fat or oil that rises to the top of the pot.
- Add mushrooms, green onions, bay leaf, thyme and basil; season to taste with salt, pepper and Tabasco.
- Cook an additional one to two hours if necessary, until chicken is tender and falling apart; add parsley and shrimp; cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until shrimp is hot; adjust seasonings and serve over hot steamed white rice.
- Pass additional Tabasco at the table, to taste.
- *Youmay want to boil the chicken a couple of hours before beginning the gumbo.
- Reserve the stock, debone the chicken and use the meat and the stock in the gumbo.
CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, AND SHRIMP GUMBO
Steps:
- In a heavy 4-quart Dutch oven stir together the flour and oil till smooth. Cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir the roux constantly (about 5 minutes-maybe more, depending on how dark it gets). Roux should be a dark reddish brown. Stir in the onion, green pepper, garlic, and seasoning. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or till vegetables are tender. Gradually stir the hot water into the vegetable mixture. Stir in chicken. Bring mixture to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 40 minutes. Stir in the sausage. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes more till chicken is tender. Remove from heat. Skim off fat. (I use a paper towel.) Peel shrimp and put peels in either a steamer or cheesecloth. Add to broth. Simmer for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove peels. About 25 minutes before serving, cook rice. About 10 minutes before serving, add okra. While okra is cooking, cut shrimp into bite-size pieces. Add shrimp about 5 minutes before serving. Cook till heated through. Spoon gumbo over hot cooked rice. Serve with ¼ to ½ teaspoon filé powder to the side of each serving to stir into gumbo, if desired. Makes 6 servings. We usually double this recipe.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to your gumbo. Good choices include celery, onion, bell pepper, okra, and corn.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of sausage and shrimp. Andouille sausage and jumbo shrimp are popular choices, but you can also use kielbasa, chorizo, or even crawfish.
- Be sure to season your gumbo well. Creole seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder are all good choices.
- Let your gumbo simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve your gumbo over rice. You can also add a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of chopped green onions.
Conclusion:
Chicken sausage and shrimp gumbo is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a casual get-together or a special occasion. With so many different ways to make it, you're sure to find a recipe that you love.
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