Thicken, if Desired. Remove from heat and stir in filé powder, if using, for extra thickness. Or serve filé powder on the side. I am absolutely in love with a good bowl of gumbo, and I’ll take it any way I can get it. There are many ways to make gumbo, with different meats like chicken and andouille, with game meats, with loads of seafood, even with heaps of greens. This recipe focuses on the flavor of succulent shrimp, which is perfectly paired with satisfying smoked andouille sausage, a mainstay of Cajun cuisine. I hope you love this recipe as much as I do. Let’s talk about how to make shrimp gumbo, shall we? See my recipe on How to Make a Roux for more detailed instructions. Add the Stock. Add seafood stock. Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom. Bring to a boil. Looks like a I got a bit of steam rising up! Add the Okra. Stir in okra and parsley and cook 15 minutes. The okra will help to thicken up the gumbo. Cook the Shrimp. Add the shrimp and tuck into the gumbo. Simmer 6-7 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through. Serve Your Shrimp Gumbo! Serve into a bowl, over white rice if desired, and garnish with extra parsley. Don’t forget the hot sauce! Serve it on the side. Boom! Done! Your shrimp gumbo is ready to enjoy. Doesn’t it look amazing? This is pure comfort food in a bowl. I can’t wait to dig in. I love shrimp gumbo. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my favorite shrimp gumbo recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear if you enjoyed it! You can also freeze it for 3 months in freezer containers Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.
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Products Used For This Recipe
Buy Gumbo Filé Powder - File powder is made with ground sassafras tree leaves, used in traditional Louisiana style dishes for flavor and thickening, like stews and sauces.
