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shrimp sausage gumbo recipe

Shrimp Sausage Gumbo with Roasted Butternut Squash

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Creole
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 set of measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound andouille sausage sliced
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • 3 cup butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Toss the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet.
  • Roast squash in the oven for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add sausage and cook until browned, then remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add onion, celery, and bell pepper, cooking until soft.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for about 2 minutes.
  • Gradually add chicken broth, stirring to combine.
  • Add diced tomatoes, Creole seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, and return sausage to the pot.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add shrimp to the pot and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in roasted butternut squash and heat through.
  • Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

When cooking gumbo, patience is key; take your time to develop flavors in each step, especially when making the roux and simmering the gumbo. If you prefer a spicier dish, you can increase the amount of Creole seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper. Ensure the shrimp are not overcooked by adding them towards the end of the cooking process.
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