Dark roux, celery, peppers, sausage, and shrimp build a deep Southern gumbo.
25 min prep 80 min cook
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Stir the flour and oil in a pot for 18 to 20 minutes until they become a dark brown roux.
Add the celery stalks, peppers, and onion to the roux.
Add the beef sausage and saute for 6 minutes.
Add hot water and simmer the gumbo for 45 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes, then serve with rice.
💡 Tip: Stirring the roux constantly prevents burnt bitterness from forming.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the shrimp gumbo hot with white rice and scallions.
~470
kcal calories
28
g protein
34
g carbs
24
g fat
1g
Sugar
1.3g
Fiber
94.9mg
Sodium
2.4g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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