{"id":"402a01a7-949b-4e1a-b9c5-20d14347b481","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/402a01a7-949b-4e1a-b9c5-20d14347b481","source_url":"https://damndelicious.net/2024/02/23/easy-shrimp-gumbo/","title":"Easy Shrimp Gumbo","description":"Classic comfort food stew simmered to perfection, filled with andouille sausage + shrimp. So cozy and just so darn good.","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT180M","total_time":"PT210M","image_url":"https://damndelicious.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Easy-Shrimp-Gumbo_084.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup basmati rice","item":"basmati rice","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"5 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":5,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage (thinly sliced)","item":"(12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage","quantity":1,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"1/4 cup unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 onion (diced)","item":"onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"1 green bell pepper (diced)","item":"green bell pepper","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"3 ribs celery (diced)","item":"ribs celery","quantity":3,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"3 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"8 cups chicken stock","item":"chicken stock","quantity":8,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes","item":"(14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes","quantity":1},{"text":"1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce","item":"Worcestershire sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 sprigs fresh thyme","item":"fresh thyme","quantity":3,"unit":"sprig"},{"text":"2 bay leaves","item":"bay leaves","quantity":2},{"text":"2 1/2 cups frozen sliced okra","item":"frozen sliced okra","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)","item":"medium shrimp","quantity":1.5,"unit":"lb","preparation":"peeled and deveined"},{"text":"Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)","item":"Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves","item":"chopped fresh parsley leaves","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tablespoon hot sauce","item":"hot sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Working in batches, add sausage, and cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes; set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"Reduce heat to low; add butter and remaining 4 tablespoons vegetable oil to the Dutch oven, stirring until butter has melted, about 1-2 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Whisk in flour until dark brown, about 20-25 minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Increase heat to medium; add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6-8 minutes."},{"number":6,"text":"Stir in chicken stock, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven. Stir in sausage, tomatoes, Worcestershire, thyme and bay leaves."},{"number":7,"text":"Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until reduced and flavors have blended, about 2 hours."},{"number":8,"text":"Stir in okra until heated through, about 5 minutes."},{"number":9,"text":"Stir in shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes."},{"number":10,"text":"Remove from heat; discard bay leaves and stir in parsley."},{"number":11,"text":"Serve immediately with rice and hot sauce, if desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T09:20:28.525697+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T09:20:28.525697+00:00"}