Louisiana Chicken, Turkey Sausage, Shrimp Gumbo

A classic Louisiana gumbo with chicken, turkey sausage, and shrimp, simmered with vegetables and spices for a rich, flavorful stew.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)500Grams
Turkey Sausage (sliced)300Grams
Shrimp (peeled and deveined)300Grams
Onion (large, chopped)1Count
Bell Pepper (green, chopped)1Count
Celery (chopped)2Stalk
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Okra (sliced)200Grams
Canned Tomatoes (diced)400Grams
Chicken Broth (low sodium)1Liter
Vegetable Oil (for roux)60Ml
All-purpose Flour (for roux)60Grams
Bay Leaf (whole)2Count
Cajun Seasoning (to taste)2Tbsp
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)1Tsp
White Rice (cooked, for serving)250Grams

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add flour and stir constantly to make a roux, cooking until it turns a deep brown color.
  2. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and sliced okra, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add chicken pieces and turkey sausage to the pot, stirring to coat with the roux and vegetables.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and canned tomatoes. Add bay leaves, cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. Add shrimp to the pot and cook until they are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  7. Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve gumbo hot over cooked white rice.

Prep

  • Thaw shrimp if frozen.

Kitchen equipment

Large PotWooden Spoon